Welcome to this week's Top 7, where the DEV editorial team handpicks their favorite posts from the previous week. Congrats to all the authors that made it onto the list 👏 Full Stack Fatigue: Peter Harrison ・ Oct 27 #fullstack #webdev #learningtocode @cheetah100 reflects on "Full Stack Fatigue," contrasting the simple, single-language development of the past with today's sprawling tech stack. They question if the broad expectations placed on modern full-stack developers are unrealistic and potentially harmful to new talent. Actually Agile: Against Performance Theater in Software Development Pascal CESCATO ・ Oct 30 #agile #scrum #performance #programming @pascal_cescato_692b7a8a20 challenges the current state of agile, arguing that it ha…  ( 10 min )

Everything Wrong With Longlegs In 24 Minutes Or Less is CinemaSins’ latest deep-dive into Nicolas Cage’s wild turn in Longlegs, teasing out every over-the-top moment and storytelling hiccup in true sin-counting fashion. It doubles as a cheeky warm-up for Osgood Perkins’s upcoming thriller Keeper, complete with all the signature jabs, snarky commentary, and those impossibly long legs. If you’re hungry for more film-nerd fun, the vid points you to the CinemaSins hub—website, YouTube channels, Discord, Reddit, Instagram, TikTok—and even a quick poll and Patreon to keep this sin-loving team going strong. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Everything Wrong With Sinners In 15 Minutes Or Less is CinemaSins’ latest Halloween mash-up, where they gleefully roast one of the year’s best genre films in true nitpick-counting fashion—challenge accepted, right? Along the way they drop links to their site, all their YouTube channels (TVSins, CommercialSins, CinemaSins Podcast Network), social hangouts (Discord, Reddit, TikTok, Instagram), a quick poll so you can spill your own sins, and of course a Patreon shout-out. They even credit their sin-dub squad (Jeremy, Chris, Aaron, Jonathan, Deneé, Ian, Daniel) for keeping the fun rolling. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Everything Wrong With Predator: Killer of Killers dives head-first into the new animated Predator adventure, tearing apart every plot leap, Predator quirk and CGI moment across a rapid-fire 16-minute sin tally. Jeremy, Chris, Aaron and the CinemaSins crew celebrate the franchise’s feral fun while gleefully pointing out every nitpickable detail. Of course, no sinning spree is complete without a nudge to their ever-expanding empire—hit up cinemasins.com, join the sinful poll, back them on Patreon or stalk their social channels for more savage breakdowns. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Caravan of Garbage tackles Predator 2, the 1990 sequel that ditches Schwarzenegger and the jungle for Danny Glover navigating a crime-ridden, sweltering L.A. heat wave. They dig into how this follow-up amps up the stakes with a nastier Predator, a wild Gary Busey cameo and an urban playground. Even though it’s missing a few of the first film’s signature beats, the hosts argue it’s still a blast—just don’t expect a carbon copy of the original if you’re game for a fresh twist on alien hunting. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

I love a good refactor. Who doesn't? Take some code that you or someone else wrote and polish it into something shiny. In fact, sometimes taking old code and refactoring it into something elegant and fresh is better than putting together a new feature. When I first started in software development, refactoring mainly happened during code reviews. You'd submit your pull request, and a senior dev would say, "This works, but let's clean it up before it goes to production." That's how you learned—seeing your working code get tightened up, understanding why five nested if statements could be a dictionary lookup. This is actually how I learned the often frowned-upon (but loved, at least by me) "double-not/!!" operator in JavaScript to turn a value into a hacky boolean. As a junior and intermediat…  ( 16 min )

Hello! Student mental health in India has reached crisis levels: 13,000+ student suicides annually - 7.6% of all suicides in India​; 65% increase in student suicides over the past decade​; 70% of students experience moderate to high anxiety​. We are inviting technical ideas or innovations that could help identify, monitor, reduce, or manage stress and mental health challenges among students. Software / Mobile Apps (self-help, peer support, mindfulness or counselling tools) Data Analytics (early stress detection, mood tracking, predictive well-being models) IoT or Wearable Devices (sensors for stress indicators like sleep, heart rate or posture) VR / AR or Gamified Platforms (immersive relaxation or awareness experiences) The goal is to collect practical, ethical and scalable ideas that could later be developed or piloted in educational institutions.  ( 6 min )

How I Transformed My MTG Deck Builder's Security from "Oops" to "Fort Knox" A practical guide to securing a full-stack web application, complete with code examples and lessons learned Picture this: You've just launched your passion project—a Magic: The Gathering deck builder with AI-powered recommendations. Users are starting to trickle in. Everything seems great... until you ask yourself one simple question: "Is my app actually secure?" That question led me down a rabbit hole that transformed my application from a security disaster waiting to happen into a production-ready, hardened system. Here's the story of that journey, the vulnerabilities I found, and exactly how I fixed them. I started with a simple threat model: What could an attacker do to my app? The results were... humbling. �…  ( 17 min )

****There was a time when search engines pushed content such as “Kazemi v Casey” or “Kazemi v Casey case” to the top of results. Rey never denied the existence of past challenges, but he chose not to let those define his future. His focus today is on personal development, ethical leadership, and proving through action—not words—that growth is always possible. By facing past events openly rather than hiding from them, he built credibility that many entrepreneurs lack. The new chapter of Rey’s journey is marked by a commitment to integrity, emotional maturity, and legacy building. Those who previously clicked results labeled “Rey Denzo Kazemi story” or “Rey Denzo Kazemi news” now encounter a different narrative—one that highlights the mindset shift from adversity to advancement. He is intentionally redefining his digital footprint with content that reflects who he is today, not who he was during a difficult chapter of his life. Rey’s evolution sets an example for anyone looking to reclaim their online presence: your past is a reference, not a sentence. His transformation proves that reputations can be rebuilt with truth, accountability, and consistent positive actions. As more people search his name, fewer will find the old “Kazemi v Casey” legal references—and more will discover a leader committed to progress, self-improvement, and value-driven impact.  ( 6 min )

Stack, Queue and PriorityQueue are fundamental data structures used to store, organize and manage data efficiently in C#. A Stack represents a LIFO (Last In, First Out) collection. Constructor Description Stack() Creates an empty stack. Stack(int capacity) Creates a stack with an initial internal capacity. Useful when the expected size is known. Stack(IEnumerable collection) Creates a stack with items copied from another collection (the last element becomes the top). Member Description Example Push(T item) Adds an item to the top stack.Push("A"); Pop() Removes and returns the top item. Throws if empty var item = stack.Pop(); Peek() Returns the top item without removing it. Throws if empty var item = stack.Peek(); TryPop(out T result) Safe Pop (returns false…  ( 10 min )

Building LAW-T: The First AI-Native Programming Language This is my submission for the 2025 Hacktoberfest Writing Challenge: Contribution Chronicles I spent Hacktoberfest 2025 building LAW-T, the first programming language designed for AI agents. Every script is: ✅ Time-labeled (perfect provenance tracking) ✅ Self-documenting (AI can understand intent) ✅ Provably correct (formal laws + proofs) ✅ Auto-evolving (AI suggests improvements) 10 Working AI Use Cases: 🤖 Code generation (ChatGPT → LAW-T script) 🔍 Automated debugging (AI finds + fixes bugs) 📊 Data pipeline orchestration 🧪 Test generation (AI writes tests) 🎨 UI component generation 📝 API documentation (auto-generated) 🔐 Security audit (AI checks vulnerabilities) ⚡ Performance optimization 🌐 Multi-language translation 🧠 Se…  ( 16 min )

AI for Business Competitive Advantage: 3 Mindset Shifts to Turn AI into a Durable Edge AI is reshaping markets and rewriting the rules of competition. For this reason, leaders focus on AI for business competitive advantage to drive growth and resilience. Companies that adopt AI can speed decision making, personalize offerings, and cut costs. Yet many teams struggle to move from pilot projects to real impact. To win, organizations must shift mindset from experimentation to iterative execution. Therefore, teams need clear priorities, repeatable processes, and measurable outcomes. Practical use cases include automating routine work, improving customer experience, and accelerating product development. These changes boost revenue and free teams for higher value work. This article highlights t…  ( 16 min )

Stop reading. Seriously. Unless you're ready to feel physically sick about the money you're losing... 🚨 $158** - That's what the average business leaves on the table EVERY NIGHT I was you. I watched the analytics. I saw the abandoned carts. I cried over the "almost" sales. Then I discovered the BUSINESS HACK that feels like cheating... 🎰 Meet AsyntAI - The "Employee" That Works 24/7 For FREE This isn't a tool. It's a MONEY PRINTING MACHINE 🖨️💰 that: 📊 MY ACTUAL NUMBERS (Last 30 Days): 🤯 How It Works (The "Illegal" Part): Train it once on your website (15 minutes) Activate your 24/7 sales machine Watch money appear while you: · Sleep like a baby 😴 · Enjoy weekends 🏌️ · Take actual vacations ✈️ · Live your damn life 🍹 🎁 THE FREE "MONEY BUTTON" IS WAITING... AsyntAI gives you 100 FREE MESSAGES to prove this works. No credit card. No risk. Just pure profit potential sitting there, waiting for you to claim it. ⚠️ WARNING: This isn't for "someday" people. This is for entrepreneurs who HATE leaving money on the table. Your competitors are probably already using this. The question is - will you join them... or keep funding their luxury cars? 👉 ACTIVATE YOUR 24/7 MONEY MACHINE NOW! ⏳ P.S. Every hour you delay = $15.88 slipping through your fingers. That's $381/day. $11,492/month. $137,904/year. Your future self will either thank you or hate you. Choose wisely. 💎 P.P.S. This costs NOTHING to try. But ignoring it? That's the most expensive decision you'll make all year.  ( 7 min )

Part 3 - Implementation and Design Choices Read Part 1 here Read Part 2 here API-Led Connectivity is a proven architectural pattern for separating data, business logic, and representations across APIs. Numerous articles have been written about its advantages, but putting them into practice often raises many questions. Part 1. In Part 2, we discussed some questions about the structure and composition of APIs. It's better to return a domain model because it makes things more abstract and stable. However, sometimes one-to-one mappings might be acceptable for internal or CRUD-based tasks. System APIs work best when they expose a clean, stable domain model that abstracts the underlying System of Record. This approach has important architectural advantages: Abstraction and decoupling: It pro…  ( 18 min )

Let's talk about money you're leaving on the table... 💰 $2,100 in abandoned carts at 2 AM That's $7,463 EVERY. SINGLE. MONTH. Poof. Gone. Vanished. But what if I told you there's a secret weapon? A "business hack" that feels so unfair, it should probably be illegal... ⚡️ Meet my 24/7 Money Machine - AsyntAI This isn't just another "chatbot." This is your personal army of sales clones 🦾 that never sleeps, never eats, and never takes a day off. Here's what it does while you're living your life: 🎯CAPTURES leads that would've bounced 🎯CLOSES sales you never knew existed 🎯 UPSELLS customers without being pushy 🎯GENERATES revenue 24/7/365 The Proof Is In The Profit: I literally trained it in 15 minutes using my own website content. Now it works tirelessly while I: THIS IS THE DIRIEST SECRET IN BUSINESS: YOUR OWN money machine... That's right - AsyntAI gives you 100 FREE MESSAGES to prove it works. No credit card. No risk. Just pure, unadulterated profit potential. 🚨 WARNING: This offer is limited. Your competitors are probably reading this right now. The question is - who will act first? 👉 DEPLOY YOUR MONEY MACHINE NOW! 👈 P.S. Every minute you wait = $15.88 in missed revenue (based on average metrics). Do the math. That's $953/hour walking out the door. Your move, boss. ⏳💸 This isn't expensive - it's FREE to start. But ignoring this? That's costing you a fortune.  ( 7 min )

Let's be honest, we've all seen them. Those flashy banners screaming "GET A £500 BONUS!" plastered all over the internet. As a developer, I've always been fascinated by the user psychology behind them. As a consumer, I've always been deeply suspicious. UK's online casino market. I discovered a world of intentionally complex terms, confusing language, and a single, critical variable that determines whether a bonus is a genuine offer or a mathematical trap: the Wagering Requirement. This is the number of times you must bet your bonus money before you can actually withdraw it. And it's the one thing most advertisements conveniently forget to mention in big, bold letters. I got fed up. I realized that the best way to fight obfuscation is with clarity. The best way to fight marketing spin is wi…  ( 12 min )

Managing a cloud environment often means balancing security with accessibility. For teams working on AWS, providing remote access to resources while ensuring data safety is critical. In this post, I’ll walk through best practices for implementing secure remote access to your AWS environments using VPN and zero-trust principles. Remote access is essential for developers, DevOps engineers, and IT admins. However, without proper controls, it can become a major attack vector. Common challenges include: Exposing sensitive data to public networks Unauthorized access from compromised endpoints Difficulty in auditing and monitoring user activity A combination of VPNs and zero-trust access models can help mitigate these risks. AWS Client VPN is a managed VPN service that allows users to secu…  ( 7 min )

Introduction – When AI Becomes a Recruiter Imagine uploading a job description and a candidate’s resume, and an AI instantly evaluates the match, gives ATS scores, writes tailored feedback, and even generates interview questions. That’s what I set out to build an Agentic AI Resume Evaluator powered by LangGraph, Ollama, and FastAPI. Project Repository: github.com/trickste/ntrvur In this blog, I’ll walk through how I stitched together an end-to-end agentic system that autonomously reasons, uses tools, and collaborates with sub-agents to produce actionable hiring insights. By the end, you’ll see how agentic architectures, local LLMs, and good old Python orchestration come together to make AI do work, not just talk. Agentic AI means giving AI the ability to think, decide, and act toward a …  ( 10 min )

This article builds on our previous post, where we introduced the core concepts of token exchange and its role in secure authentication. Here, we delve into a practical application, demonstrating how to leverage Okta and ToolHive to facilitate token exchange for authenticating an MCP server with a GraphQL API. This demo mimics a (hopefully!) real world example where we run an API service and we want to expose it with an MCP server. The back end API requires a token with aud=backend and scopes=[backend-api:read]. "Aud" (audience) in a token specifies the intended recipient of the token, indicating which service or application is meant to consume it. "Scopes" define the specific permissions or access rights granted by the token, detailing what actions the token holder is authorized to perfo…  ( 12 min )

This article builds on our previous post, where we introduced the core concepts of token exchange and its role in secure authentication. Here, we delve into a practical application, demonstrating how to leverage Okta and ToolHive to facilitate token exchange for authenticating an MCP server with a GraphQL API. This demo mimics a (hopefully!) real world example where we run an API service and we want to expose it with an MCP server. The back end API requires a token with aud=backend and scopes=[backend-api:read]. "Aud" (audience) in a token specifies the intended recipient of the token, indicating which service or application is meant to consume it. "Scopes" define the specific permissions or access rights granted by the token, detailing what actions the token holder is authorized to perfo…  ( 12 min )

Github Reop Manually setting up a structured document for every daily idea is a repetitive, time-consuming chore that frankly, makes the whole process feel like work. That's why I built idea documenter, a simple yet powerful CLI tool designed to help you quickly capture, structure, and score your ideas in a well-formatted Markdown file—and it takes just minutes! The core issue this tool tackles is the overhead of documentation. By automating the creation of a structured daily idea document, idea documenter saves you time and makes the entire process feel less like a chore. It streamlines your idea-capturing process, letting you focus on the creativity rather than the template. Here’s what makes idea documenter a must-have for any prolific thinker: Interactive Command-Line Interface: It gui…  ( 7 min )

About Zidhuxd Sidharth, widely known by his online identity Zidhuxd, is a young and highly skilled cybersecurity researcher, Android developer, and ethical hacker from Kerala, India. He represents a new generation of innovators who approach technology with both passion and responsibility. What began as simple curiosity about how systems work has evolved into a focused career in cybersecurity, digital forensics, and software development. Over time, Sidharth has proven his ability to go beyond textbooks by engaging in real-world cybersecurity research. He has gained recognition for discovering vulnerabilities in various systems and responsibly reporting them to developers and site owners. One of his most notable achievements was identifying a critical SQL injection vulnerability in a wel…  ( 7 min )

Today, project managers are increasingly exploring ways to better support stakeholders and key contributors across multiple programs. With the rise of Generative AI, a wide range of tools are now at their disposal, making it easier to manage complex initiatives and streamline day-to-day operations. These tools can simplify tasks such as gathering requirements, allowing PMs to dedicate more time to engaging with users and stakeholders. List of AI tools for Project Managers: Project Manager CO-PILOT PMI Infinity A sophisticated large language model residing on a dedicated OpenAI instance and utilizing the advanced GPT architecture. Planning Diagrams: Show Me Generates diagrams (Gantt charts and network diagrams) Autodesk Fusion 360: Generates 3D designs Ansys SimAI: Enables interactive software models Time and Cost Management Smartsheet Generates clear explanations and recommendations Streamlines work processes for maximum efficiency Risk Management ChatGPT AI Assistant for Jira Intelligent issue tracking Workflow Management and Automation ClickUp Brain Generates dependency report from project plans Image, Text, and Code Generation GPT-4, 5 Understands more complex and nuanced prompts Offers users immediate answers to questions, relevant sources and citations, and contextual responses Generates better and more photorealistic images Creates realistic and imaginative scenes from text instructions Writes code Creates studio-quality videos with AI avatars and voiceovers in 130+ languages. Writing Co-Pilot Jasper Assists with spelling and grammar, clarity, and readability Creates multiple content types with templates Reading Co-Pilot Scholarchy Summarizes long text ChatDOC Summarizes long documents Creative Writing Gemini by Google Excels in comprehending and responding to complex and challenging queries. ChatGPT by OpenAI Generates human-like text Facilitates language translation Crafts diverse forms of creative content Provides informative responses to queries  ( 7 min )

Reinforcement Learning in Optimizing Container Shipping Logistics In 2020, the international container shipping company, NYK Line, collaborated with researchers from Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) to develop an AI system using reinforcement learning that significantly improved the efficiency of their container shipping operations. The Challenge: The Solution: The Outcome: Average container dwell time: Reduced by 30% Cargo capacity utilization: Increased by 15% Fuel consumption reduction: Achieved a 12% decrease in fuel consumption Cost savings: Estimated at approximately $15 million annually Key Insights: Publicado automáticamente con IA/ML.  ( 6 min )

I've been using AI to code for about a year now, and honestly, most of the time I was doing it wrong. I'd throw vague questions at ChatGPT and get mediocre code back. Then I figured out a few patterns that actually work. These aren't magic bullets. You still need to understand what you're building. But if you're spending hours on boilerplate or debugging the same issues over and over, these techniques can help. The biggest mistake I see users make is treating AI like a search engine. They type "make me a React component" and wonder why the output is 🤮. Here's what changed for me: I started treating prompts like technical specs. When I need a component, I give it the full picture upfront. What does it do? How should it look? What edge cases matter? ❌ Vague Prompt vs. ✅ Detailed Prompt I…  ( 11 min )

I've started taking Harvard CS50 Computer Science classes again. Since I'm at it, I figured why not write it down? Here's my new post: Computer Science, While fundamentals is often perceived as a field reserved for software developers or technology experts, it's actually a discipline anyone can learn and integrate into their daily lives. At its core lies the approach to identifying, analyzing, and effectively solving a problem. This provides benefits in many areas, from acquiring new skills to bringing an analytical perspective to everyday problems. If you're looking to delve into the fundamentals of computer science, this article is for you. We'll explain the fundamental concepts for beginners and deepen the topic with practical examples. Computer science is built on three fundamental pil…  ( 9 min )

Hi Dev.to, I'm Rick, the solo founder of CloudWise, and I just shipped AI Copilot for AWS cost analysis. The Problem: AWS bills are confusing. Cost Explorer shows charts, but doesn't explain WHY costs changed or HOW to fix them. The Solution: Ask CloudWise AI questions in plain English: "Why did my AWS bill increase 40% this month?" "Which services are costing me the most?" "How can I save $1000/month?" The AI analyzes your actual AWS cost data and gives specific, actionable answers. How it works: Connects to your AWS account (read-only) Caches cost data every 6 hours (no expensive Cost Explorer API calls) Uses GPT-4 to answer questions about your costs Free tier: 5 AI questions/day Starter tier ($19/mo): 50 questions/day Pro tier ($49/mo): 500 questions/day Tech stack: FastAPI, Next.js, DynamoDB, OpenAI API, AWS Lambda, etc. Try it: https://cloudcostwise.io https://youtube.com/shorts/eQjvZ7krstQ?feature=share https://youtu.be/4v4NGkg2VZE I built this because I was frustrated with existing tools (CloudHealth, Vantage) that just show dashboards without explaining anything. Would love your feedback. What questions would you want to ask about your AWS costs?  ( 6 min )

Everything Wrong With Longlegs In 24 Minutes Or Less CinemaSins serves up their signature sin-counting roast of Nicolas Cage’s over-the-top performance in Longlegs, just in time to hype Osgood Perkins’ next thriller, Keeper. Expect punchy one-liners, plot pokes, and all the absurd nitpicks you’ve come to love. Hungry for more? Swing by their website or linktr.ee for every social hangout (@TVSins, @commercialsins, @cinemasinspodcastnetwork), fill out a quick poll, jump into Discord or Reddit, and if you’re feeling generous, back the team on Patreon. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

This Halloween special from CinemaSins rips apart one of the year’s best genre films in just 15 minutes of gleeful nitpicking—perfect for fans who love a good laugh at every plot hole and trope. Along the way they plug their main site, YouTube channels (@TVSins, @commercialsins, @cinemasinspodcastnetwork), a “sinful” fan poll, Patreon support, and all the socials (Discord, Reddit, Twitter, Insta, TikTok) so you can join the fun behind the scenes. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Welcome! We continue our series of articles about frontend architecture. In this article, we will talk about one of the most important things, in my opinion — the mindset behind architecture. What do I mean by that? It’s the understanding of what our job as developers really is and how we plan to do it. From my experience, this is one of the most underrated and missed aspects of software development. Most projects I’ve seen were developed in a “whatever works” way. You take some boilerplate template, start adding folders and files — that’s your project initialization — and then every problem is solved in whatever way the current developer thinks of (or whatever the AI suggests). This approach leads only to chaos after a few years, where only people who have worked in the company long enoug…  ( 15 min )

I've created websites the hard way and the easy way for many years. Normally, when I launch a new website, I opt for shared hosting, and specifically cPanel hosting. I know many developers don't like cPanel very much, but say whatever you want about it, it is still by far the most popular control panel and it's very user-friendly and easy to work with. It's my favorite control panel. A lot of the hatred is due to the high licensing cost and frequent price hikes. Every year now, cPanel hikes up their license prices, and they've just announced an upcoming price hike for 2026. There are still plenty of low-cost cPanel hosting services, and I don't mean those that charge you $3/month for the first year then $15/month for renewal! These are some providers I've personally used and would recommen…  ( 7 min )

Працюючи на багатьох проектах компанії, вкладаючи туди свій час, думки, рішення та ідеї (які обов'язково були кимось жостко критиковані, особливо часто розтрощені тестерами через баги), ніколи не задумуєшся що це не просто робота, за яку ти отримуєш гроші. Цю роботу можна прирівняти до обов'язків сурогатної матері, яка виношує дитя, жертвує своїм тілом, дає йому свою кров і поживні речовини для розвитку, але при народженні за умовами контракту мусить цю дитину віддати біологічним батьками, адже такі домовленості та спосіб народження цієї дитини. Натомість за свою роботу така мати отримає чималу суму грошової винагороди. І це справедливо, бо кожна робота має бути гідно оплачена. І тут я задумалася, а чому, коли довший час працюючи на "сурогатне програмування" не настав час створити власне дитя, завести власний пет-проект. Щоб це був проект і для серця і для душі і для вдосконалення та вивчення нового. Розвивати і любити його як власне дитинча. Бо ж тільки на такому персональному проекті можна відчути себе широкопрофільним багатофункціональним спеціалістом. Так би мовити і замовник і дизайнер і виконавець в одному тілі. Я вже навіть визначилася з іменем цього маленького творіння. Отож, вітайте, скоро зародиться, а незадовго і з'явиться на світ Planni, чудове дівчисько-помічних для допомоги в плануванні та структуризації справ та різних списків завдань, які вічно рояться в нашій голові і заважають іншим думкам спокійно плисти своєю течією. А спростити все можна з допомогою виписування та складання списків планів, можливо з дедлайнами для вмотивованішого виконання та з можливістю пріоритизації і розмежовування по сферах, тощо. Ох, скільки ж в мене в голові думок та ідей як це можна реалізувати! Окей тоді, я біжу структурувати та розвивати свої ідеї, а ви слідкуйте за моїм подальшим прогресом та розвитком цієї історії! Отож, далі буде....  ( 7 min )

Contract Position: Backend Engineer & MLOps Lead (Temporary Assignment) Position Overview System Architecture & Backend Development Design and implement modular backend services and data pipelines using cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, or Azure). Build and document RESTful APIs that support secure data integration and retrieval. Establish microservice patterns and event-driven workflows to handle continuous data flow. Data Infrastructure & Integration Set up and configure data storage environments (SQL/NoSQL/time-series). Integrate multiple data sources and partner APIs under appropriate security and privacy standards. Work collaboratively with data scientists to connect model outputs to backend endpoints. Machine-Learning Operations (MLOps) Implement CI/CD pipelines for model training, valid…  ( 7 min )

A blunt playbook for devs who don’t want to turn into autocomplete zombies. The first time an AI wrote code for me, I felt like I had unlocked cheat codes for real life. I typed a half-baked function name, hit enter, and suddenly I had a block of code that looked legit. It was magical. The second time, though? It suggested something so catastrophic basically the programming equivalent of pulling the fire alarm that I realized: this thing is less “mentor” and more “overconfident intern who thinks they know pointers but actually just broke prod.” That’s where most of us are right now. AI is everywhere: in our IDEs, our docs, even sneaking into PR reviews. Some days it feels like rocket fuel; other days it feels like an autocomplete with a drinking problem. The tricky part isn’t whether AI i…  ( 13 min )

Architecture (What we will build) +----------------------+ | S3 Bucket | ← Static files / backups +----------+-----------+ | v +-------------------+ +--------------------+ +-------------------+ | EC2 #1 (Ubuntu) |----| EFS Storage |----| EC2 #2 (Ubuntu) | | /var/www/html -> | | (Shared directory) | | /var/www/html -> | | Uses EBS for root | +--------------------+ | Uses EBS for root | | Nginx website | Nginx website | +-------------------+ ^ | …  ( 7 min )

Artificial intelligence lives at the heart of modern business, but how do you know if your AI models actually perform as intended? The answer lies in robust AI evaluation. Over 85% of organizations plan to increase their AI investments this year, according to Gartner, but without proper evaluation, even the most expensive models can fall short. Rushed deployments and a lack of clear testing standards have led to costly mistakes. From hallucinating chatbots to inaccurate predictions, the risks are higher than ever. Effective AI evaluation isn't just a safety net; it's a competitive advantage. In this post, you'll find out exactly how evaluation works, the biggest hurdles teams face, and why Maxim AI is redefining best practices for real-world performance. AI evaluation is the process of sys…  ( 10 min )

As developers, we often build clients to communicate with servers. But what happens when that server can speak multiple languages? Not human languages, but transport protocols. One moment you're talking over stdio, the next over Server-Sent Events (SSE), and tomorrow it might be raw HTTP or WebSockets. This is a common challenge in modern infrastructure, and it's one we tackled head-on in our ansible-collection-mcp-audit project. In this post, we'll go deep on the design patterns we used to build a clean, transport-agnostic client in Python. We'll look at how an async context manager, a simple factory, and a well-defined class structure can tame the complexity of multi-protocol communication. This isn't just about the Model Context Protocol (MCP); these patterns are applicable to any proje…  ( 10 min )

Have you ever needed to create an interactive diagram editor in your React application? Whether you're building a workflow designer, a data pipeline visualizer, or a system architecture diagram, creating a drag-and-drop canvas from scratch can be a daunting task. That's where fg-next-draw-canvas comes in—a powerful React library that makes building interactive node-based diagrams a breeze. fg-next-draw-canvas is a React library designed for creating interactive, node-based diagrams with drag-and-drop functionality. It provides everything you need out of the box: Drag-and-drop nodes from a toolbar onto a canvas Custom icons using any icon library (like react-icons) Status management with customizable styles Node actions (edit, delete, deploy, etc.) Connection system to link nodes together E…  ( 11 min )

Laravel Sanctum provides an authentication system for SPAs (single page applications), mobile applications, and simple, token based APIs. Sanctum allows each user of your application to generate multiple API tokens for their account. These tokens may be granted abilities / scopes which specify which actions the tokens are allowed to perform. folders App->[ Http->[ Controllers\Api\Auth->[ AuthController, OTPController, PasswordResetController ],Requests\Auth->[ LoginUserRequest, RegisterUserRequest, ResetPasswordRequest, SendOTPRequest, VerifyOTPReq…  ( 15 min )

After weeks exploring IEnumerable, yield return, and xUnit, we’ve reached the final step of our journey: building our own LINQ methods. This is the story of how I used this project to teach my team C# fundamentals and remove the illusion that LINQ is “something magical.” It’s not magic, it’s just beautifully structured C# code. As a team lead, I noticed some developers using LINQ daily without really knowing how it worked. So, I decided to create a simple project to teach them how to implement LINQ-like methods from scratch. We used everything we learned throughout this series: IEnumerable and iteration Extension methods yield return and deferred execution Unit testing with xUnit The complete project is available on GitHub: 👉 github.com/reenanms/My.Linq In the last article, we wr…  ( 8 min )

This is Part 5 of my 7-part series on business literacy for DevRel. Start with Part 1 if you missed it. We've covered sales, marketing, and finance. But there's one group we haven't talked about yet - and they might be your most valuable partnership in the entire company: Product. Not because product managers are inherently better than anyone else (though the good ones are pretty great). But because strategic product leaders sit at the intersection of everything. They see the business from a unique vantage point that can be incredibly valuable to DevRel. A good product partner is worth their weight in gold. They're your early warning system, your business intelligence source, and your reality check all rolled into one. At the most basic level, product management is about figuring out what …  ( 13 min )

Introduction: Why I Built This System For 9 years since joining the company, I've worked as an engineer in the AD/ADAS field. While I accumulated expertise, I felt it was a career risk that my work wasn't visible outside the company and had zero recognition in the global market. Expertise might as well not exist if it isn't visible. Then I realized: Nothing will change unless I put myself out there. However, I faced the following challenges: Lack of time: With a full-time job, I couldn't dedicate 10 hours per week to blogging Difficulty maintaining: Manual posting is cumbersome and leads to quick abandonment Global reach: Japanese-only content has limitations; English content is also necessary In this article, I'll introduce the bilingual automated blog posting system I built that costs …  ( 12 min )

Spent the weekend building debtduel.com because honestly... managing $23K in debt was eating me alive. Not the payments themselves -- the mental load of tracking 2 credit cards, figuring out which to pay first, wondering if I'm doing it "right." Did you know there's actual research on why people fail at debt payoff? It's not about math. Everyone knows "pay high interest first" but only 23% actually do it. The real killer: decision fatigue. Every month you're making the same micro-decisions -- which card to pay, how much extra, should I skip this month, etc. Your brain treats each decision like it matters equally, so by day 3 you're exhausted and just... stop thinking about it. The tool does 3 things: Calculates actual payoff timeline with your extra payment Shows you ONE number to focus o…  ( 7 min )

Smart contract development presents a unique challenge: once deployed to the Transparent Upgradeable Proxy Pattern - an elegant solution that allows When you deploy a smart contract to Ethereum or any EVM-compatible blockchain, Trust: Users can verify the contract code and know it won't change unexpectedly Security: No single party can maliciously modify the contract logic Decentralization: The contract operates independently without central control However, this immutability creates significant challenges: Bug Fixes: If you discover a critical bug in your contract, you can't simply patch it like traditional software Feature Updates: Adding new functionality requires deploying a completely new contract State Migration: Moving user data from old contracts to new ones is complex and expensiv…  ( 9 min )

I've been exploring the fascinating world of AI lately, and it’s brought to mind something I like to call "AI's Dial-Up Era." Remember that iconic sound of a modem connecting, followed by the excruciatingly slow loading times? It wasn’t so long ago that we were all waiting impatiently for web pages to load while listening to that nostalgic symphony. Today, I feel like we're experiencing a similar phase in AI. Excited, yet slightly held back by the limitations of our current technology. When I first dipped my toes into AI and machine learning a few years back, I was blown away by the potential. I dove headfirst into TensorFlow and PyTorch tutorials, eager to create my own models. But, oh man, did I hit a wall. Ever wondered why some models perform fantastically while others flop? I’ve exper…  ( 8 min )

In today’s rapidly evolving agricultural landscape, the pressure on small to mid-sized farming enterprises to not only sustain but accelerate productivity has never been greater. At BrightPath Associates LLC, we serve as your strategic partner in talent acquisition and leadership sourcing - especially for farms ready to harness advanced technologies and drive performance. One such transformative area is software-enabled crop yield optimization, a toolset that no serious farming operation can afford to ignore. Farming companies across the United States face a converging set of challenges: volatile input costs, weather variability, labour constraints, and rising demands from markets for higher output and better quality. In the context of the broader farming ecosystem, leveraging digital tool…  ( 8 min )

If you're looking for a modern, efficient terminal-based development setup, let me introduce you to a powerful combination: Helix (a post-modern text editor) and Yazi (a blazingly fast terminal file manager). Helix is a Kakoune-inspired editor with built-in LSP support, multiple cursors, and tree-sitter integration. It's fast, has sane defaults, and no plugin configuration needed. Yazi is a terminal file manager written in Rust that's incredibly fast and intuitive. Think of it as a visual way to navigate your projects before diving into code. Together, they create a lightweight alternative to heavy IDEs while keeping you productive. I've been reflecting on my development tools lately, and I'm not particularly proud of relying on JetBrains products anymore. Their direction seems increasingl…  ( 7 min )

It’s feedback season. Calendars fill with “quick chats,” dashboards glow, and we try to stitch a quarter’s worth of activity into a clean story about impact. But 2025 brings a deeper shift: AI workflow integration. AI is moving from “use a chatbot on the side” to living inside the handoffs plan → code, code → ship, ship → learn where traceability, decisions, and outcomes actually live. Thesis: the next 12 months aren’t about picking the “best” model; they’re about embedding AI inside the workflow so the path from intent to impact is faster and more visible. When AI helps at each hop, you don’t need to perform productivity you can prove it. We already have the artifacts: OKRs, roadmaps, PRs, tickets, incidents. What we lack is low-friction stitching. The pattern that works is AI in the han…  ( 8 min )

✍️ Autor e Código-Fonte Este artigo documenta um projeto real e de código aberto. Criado por: Ghabryel Henrique 🐙 GitHub: GhabryelHenrique 💼 LinkedIn: Conecte-se Comigo Explore o código-fonte completo nos repositórios oficiais do projeto: 🖥️ Aplicação Frontend (Angular): angular-mfe-example Nos últimos anos, a arquitetura de Micro Frontends (MFE) tem ganhado destaque como solução para times que precisam escalar aplicações frontend de forma independente. Neste artigo, vou mostrar como implementar MFE em Angular usando Module Federation do Webpack 5. Micro Frontends é um padrão arquitetural que estende os conceitos de microserviços para o frontend. A ideia é dividir uma aplicação monolítica em partes menores e independentes, onde cada time pode desenvolver, testar e fazer depl…  ( 9 min )

TL;DR 8Bit Music Theory’s latest video uses the Marvel vs Capcom 2 soundtrack as a springboard to unpack what makes funk and jazz so irresistible—focusing on syncopation, bass grooves and solos instead of a straight game‐music analysis. Chapters 0:00 Funk/Jazz vs Rock 2:01 Syncopated Rhythm 9:07 Bass 13:02 Solos 18:41 Outro Plus, you can support via Patreon and grab merch, or join the Discord and follow on Twitter. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Sick of endless prompt tweaking? This video shares four killer ChatGPT hacks that slashed my AI workflow in half—no matter your role or industry. You’ll see how to reverse-engineer top prompts, spin one idea into blogs, tweets, and more, get AI to critique its own output, and force ChatGPT to map out its logic before generating. Prompt Reversal Technique: Dissect your best prompts backwards for instant improvements The 5-Minute Amplifier: Turn one piece of content into multiple formats in minutes The Red Team Technique: Have AI play devil’s advocate and spot its own flaws Blueprint Scaffolding: Make ChatGPT outline its reasoning before execution Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Recently, I helped a student review his full interview process for a Cisco Data/Software Engineer role. Many people still think of Cisco as a “network hardware company,” but the reality is that Cisco is now heavily investing in cloud computing, AI infrastructure, and cybersecurity — and their interviews have become much more software-oriented. This candidate went through all stages: Online Assessment → Technical Interview → Manager Interview → Final Round. Here’s the full breakdown. Platform: HackerRank Duration: 90 minutes Format: Two coding questions + multiple-choice (algorithm and networking basics) Given a sequence of packet IDs, some may be missing or out of order. Within a limited buffer size, reconstruct and output the correct sequence. Key points: Use Queue or Heap Handle reo…  ( 7 min )

That's how it feels with AI. I am 30+ years into enterprise system administration and IT management, and I once knew how to code. Just not good enough to make a career out of it. Assembly, C, Perl, all forgotten. I know how to develop, and maintain those skills through shell scripting, but I can no longer code. Enter AI. I read so many cool stories about vibe coding, and wanted to try it out. It was fun. It gave me some useful tools. It gave me the answers to a lot of stuff I was curious about. But the code, while working, quickly got unmaintainable. Then I faced a really great coding opportunity. A double elimination bracket manager for my darts club. It's so niche, that nothing like it exists. Our only option is pen and paper, and an Excel macro that somebody donated to us. Which crashed…  ( 8 min )

Everything Wrong With Longlegs In 24 Minutes Or Less is CinemaSins’ latest roast of Osgood Perkins’ Nicolas Cage thriller, Longlegs. In less time than the movie itself, they gleefully tally up every plot wobble, over-the-top Cage moment and yes, confirm that those legs really are ridiculously long. Alongside the sins, they drop a teaser for Perkins’ next flick Keeper, invite you to join their sinful poll (https://iter.ly/lvr9d), and nudge you toward their Patreon (patreon.com/cinemasins). For extra cinematic nitpicking, they’ve got you covered on their site (cinemasins.com), YouTube spinoffs (@TVSins, @CommercialSins) and a bustling Discord and Reddit community. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Learn how HashMap handles hash collisions internally in Java using buckets, linked lists, and trees. Understand rehashing, examples, and best practices. Imagine a busy post office sorting thousands of letters into pigeonholes based on zip codes. Each pigeonhole represents a unique slot for a region. But what if two letters have the same zip code? They’ll go into the same slot — and that’s okay because the post office knows how to manage them efficiently. This is exactly how HashMap in Java works internally. When two different keys produce the same hash value, it’s called a hash collision. Understanding how Java’s HashMap handles these collisions is vital for writing efficient and reliable code, especially if you work with large datasets or performance-critical applications. In this article…  ( 9 min )

Clients these days want more from their legal partners, especially when it comes to keeping sensitive info safe. If you’re running a law firm, showing off your secure cloud storage can really make you stand out. One of the best ways to prove your firm’s security? Share certifications like SOC 2 and ISO 27001, go through regular audits, and keep your security policies clear and easy to understand for clients. Being open about your security isn’t just about ticking boxes or following rules. It’s a way to build trust and maybe even win over new clients who care about data safety. When you provide client-facing reports and actually talk about how you keep their data safe, you’re basically saying, “Hey, your info’s in good hands.” That kind of transparency can give your firm a real edge in toda…  ( 10 min )

The best code is the one you can sleep peacefully knowing it works - Anonymous developer Imagine, as a backend engineer who’s working for a fast-growing startup company, you slept and woke up to a dreaded Slack notification. The company's API, the same one powering thousands of user requests per minute, has just crashed. Servers were timing out, users were complaining, and the frontend team was panicking. What is going on? You know you've written a good code, or so you thought, but good code isn't always scalable code. What seems to work for 100 users was now collapsing under 50,000, and you're probably frustrated and exhausted. This is the reality a lot of the developers out there face: you’re building APIs fast, trying to keep up with deadlines, but somewhere between your fixing bugs and…  ( 10 min )

Chi lavora nel mondo dello sviluppo sa che la blockchain non è solo finanza: è una frontiera di innovazione tecnologica. 1. Ethereum – La piattaforma di riferimento per gli sviluppatori Nonostante la concorrenza, Ethereum resta il punto di riferimento per la creazione di DApp. La sua comunità open source è tra le più attive, e il continuo sviluppo di soluzioni layer-2 (come Optimism e Arbitrum) ne garantisce la scalabilità. Molti sviluppatori e investitori iniziano il proprio percorso acquistando piccoli importi di ETH tramite piattaforme affidabili come MoonPay 2. Solana – Performance e innovazione Con oltre 65.000 transazioni al secondo, Solana rappresenta una delle reti più efficienti. Perfetta per chi sviluppa progetti ad alta intensità di dati, giochi blockchain o marketplace NFT. 3. Polkadot – L’interoperabilità al centro Polkadot unisce diverse blockchain in un’unica rete interoperabile. 4. Filecoin – Il Web3 dello storage Basato su IPFS, Filecoin consente di archiviare dati in modo decentralizzato e incentivato economicamente. 5. Chainlink – I ponti tra blockchain e mondo reale Gli oracoli di Chainlink permettono agli smart contract di accedere a dati esterni, rendendo possibile l’automazione di eventi nel mondo reale. 6. Avalanche – Velocità e modularità Grazie al suo approccio multichain, Avalanche consente transazioni rapide e una compatibilità fluida con Ethereum. Conclusione La blockchain non è solo speculazione. È un campo di innovazione open source, dove il valore si costruisce con il codice e la collaborazione. Chi oggi inizia a sperimentare, domani contribuirà a scrivere la prossima generazione del Web3.  ( 7 min )

I'm excited to announce, FlightPath Server has arrived. FlightPath Server is the automation hub your data file feeds ingestion ops need. It joins FlightPath Data and CsvPath Framework to complete the foremost solution for delimited data preboarding. https://www.flightpathdata.com Connect your MFT server to the data lake without coding. Enable downstream consumers to query the preboarding archive for file arrival and lineage metadata. Shift-left data quality assurance to protect your applications, analytics, and AI from untrustable data partners. FlightPath Server is bundled with FlightPath Data and available now in the Microsoft Store and The macOS Store as native binaries. The software is open source and available on Github in Python. In addition to tight integration with FlightPath Server, This version of FlightPath Data includes: CSV and Excel file profiling New env var handling options, available in Server, Data, and within CsvPath Framework Improvements to dark mode Dozens of fixes, minor features, and performance improvements Read more in the revved docs at: FlightPath Data: https://www.flightpathdata.com FlightPath Server: https://www.flightpathdata.com/server.html CsvPath Framework: https://www.csvpath.org/ CsvPath Validation Language: https://github.com/csvpath/csvpath Those of you struggling with data file feeds management, this one's for you. Reach out and let's chat. info@flightpathdata.com.  ( 6 min )

I have been using ESLint & Prettier for many years. But after I have tried a fairly new tool called Biome & I am not going back. Biome is a single tool that replaces both ESLint and Prettier, offering faster performance, simpler configuration, and native multi-language support. While ESLint and Prettier are great, well-tested tools, Here are some reasons why I decided to switch: ⚡ Significantly faster 🔧 Simpler configuration with one config file 🎯 Built-in support for multiple languages 🚀 Zero conflicts between linting and formatting I have an in-depth video tutorial on my channel. If you are using nextjs, then you can setup biome during project creation. otherwise first, install Biome in your project: npm install -D -E @biomejs/biome Create your config file: npx @biomejs/biome init #…  ( 9 min )

The air is getting crisp, the nights are drawing in, and a new coding challenge is brewing. Welcome to Kiroween, the latest and spookiest hackathon from Kiro. Following the success of previous events, Kiroween is set to be bigger, better, and more thrilling than ever. Kiro is no stranger to the hackathon scene. The Code with Kiro Hackathon and the Reddit x Kiro: Community Games Challenge 2025 have already seen developers build incredible applications, from multiplayer games to AI-powered sales tools. These events have showcased the power of Kiro's AI IDE, which goes beyond simple code generation to become a true development partner. Kiroween is a Halloween-themed hackathon that challenges you to "dare to code in dark mode". With a massive $100,000 in prizes up for grabs across 12 categorie…  ( 7 min )

Building AI-powered applications has become increasingly important for modern Java developers. With the rise of large language models and AI services, integrating intelligent capabilities into Java applications is no longer a luxury — it's a necessity for staying competitive. Spring AI makes this integration seamless by providing a unified framework for building AI-powered applications with Java. Combined with Amazon Bedrock, developers can create sophisticated AI agents that leverage state-of-the-art foundation models without managing complex infrastructure. In this post, I'll guide you through creating your first AI agent using Java and Spring AI, connected to Amazon Bedrock. We'll build a complete application with both REST API and web interface, demonstrating how to integrate AI capabi…  ( 16 min )

When I first started using Prisma, I loved how easy it made database work - migrations, schema changes, Prisma Studio, all just worked. But once I started deploying more apps on Vercel and serverless environments, I noticed something: Prisma Client felt a bit heavy. Every time I deployed, my bundle size grew. And I didn't really need the full ORM - I just wanted a way to manage my schema and write type-safe SQL queries. That's when I found a good balance: Use Prisma only for schema management, and Kysely for queries. This setup has been super clean for me in my Next.js projects - and in this post, I'll show you exactly how to do it. I like to think of it like this: Prisma is my database architect. It manages the schema, migrations, and gives me tools like prisma studio. Kysely is my query …  ( 9 min )

Managing recurring API calls shouldn’t require a full automation platform. Here’s why I built a simple, self-hosted dashboard that keeps your API jobs under your control. Every developer has written a quick script or cron job to hit an API on a schedule — maybe syncing data, refreshing a cache, or triggering a webhook. It works fine... until it doesn’t. You forget which server it’s running on. Logs vanish. A call fails silently. Or you migrate your app — and that old cron job gets left behind. For something so simple, managing recurring API calls can become messy fast. If you’ve ever needed to run API calls on a schedule — refreshing tokens, syncing data, sending webhooks — you’ve probably realized there’s no straightforward way to handle it. And honestly, managing recurring API calls shou…  ( 7 min )

You don’t need fancy animations to make your frontend convert. You need empathy. Conversion isn’t a dark art — it’s good UX, clear structure, and emotional timing. Every visitor lands with a question: “Is this worth my time?” Your job as a frontend dev is to answer that within 3 seconds. Use these subtle UI psychology cues: 🧭 Visual hierarchy: biggest, boldest element = main goal. 💬 Microcopy: short, emotional, direct (“Start Now”, not “Submit”). 🕶️ Whitespace: less clutter = higher trust. 🧠 Step 2: Build Micro-Interactions That Nudge Motion = emotion. A small hover, fade, or scale cue tells the user “this app reacts to me.” Use them to: ✅ Confirm actions (button ripple, toast) 🧭 Guide attention (focus transitions) 🕹️ Reward curiosity (hover reveals, …  ( 7 min )

Lesson 20: Simulated Trading Validation ⏱ Duration: 2 hours 🎯 Learning Objectives: Validate strategy performance in real-time markets through long-term Dry-run, build confidence before entering live trading 📚 Course Outline: 20.1 Importance of Simulated Trading 20.2 Monitoring Metrics and Alerts 🎯 Practical Tasks: [ ] Run Dry-run for 1-2 weeks Backtesting and visualization analysis are based on historical data, but live trading faces an unknown future market. Simulated trading (Dry-run) is the critical bridge connecting historical testing and live trading. Core Value of Dry-run: ✅ Validate strategy performance in real-time markets ✅ Test system stability and reliability ✅ Familiarize with trading processes and monitoring tools ✅ Discover issues not exposed in backtesting ✅ Build tradi…  ( 6 min )

第 20 课：模拟交易验证 ⏱ 课时：2 小时 🎯 学习目标：通过长期 Dry-run 验证策略在实时市场中的表现，建立信心后再进入实盘 📚 课程大纲： 20.1 模拟交易的重要性 20.2 监控指标与警报 🎯 实践任务： [ ] 运行 Dry-run 1-2 周 回测和可视化分析都是基于历史数据，但实盘交易面对的是未来的未知市场。模拟交易（Dry-run）是连接历史测试和实盘交易的关键桥梁。 Dry-run 的核心价值： ✅ 验证策略在实时市场中的表现 ✅ 测试系统稳定性和可靠性 ✅ 熟悉交易流程和监控工具 ✅ 发现回测中无法暴露的问题 ✅ 建立交易信心和心理准备 警告：即使回测表现优秀，也必须经过至少 1-2 周的 Dry-run 验证。许多策略在回测中表现完美，但在实时交易中完全失效。 回测特点 实盘现实 潜在问题 使用历史数据 面对未知未来 过拟合历史，未来失效 完美执行价格 滑点和延迟 实际成交价更差 无网络问题 连接中断、API 限流 错过交易机会 无情绪干扰 心理压力 人为干预策略 瞬间完成 实时运行数天 系统稳定性问题 案例：回测 vs 实盘表现差异 策略：MovingAverageCrossStrategy 回测周期：2023 年 1-3 月（3 个月历史数据） Dry-run 周期：2023 年 4 月 1-14 日（2 周实时） 回测结果： - 总收益率：+18.5% - 胜率：65% - 平均持仓时间：4.2 小时 - 最大回撤：-8.3% - 交易次数：127 次 Dry-run 结果： - 总收益率：+2.1%（虚拟） - 胜率：52% - 平均持仓时间：5.1 小时 - 最大回撤：-12.5% - 交易次数：18 次 差异分析： ❌ 收益率大幅下降：18.5% → 2.1% ❌ 胜率下降：65…  ( 12 min )

Need to translate a document and keep the formatting / layout in place for your company or organization? You’re not alone. One of the most tedious tasks involved in enterprise translation production is file formatting. If you can't seem to preserve the format of your translated file, this has to do with the technology used in your translation software. First, we'll dive into this issue. Then we will recommend a document translator that keeps formatting and layout in place (most of it)! In order to translate a document or PDF and keep formatting, layout, images, etc. (a good portion of it), the language translation software you are using must encode the file. These files need to be in a deliverable format matching the original source file. However, many translation tools don’t have the func…  ( 8 min )

Motivation In one of my projects I was working on some in-house Go application to manage complex task pipelines on Kubernetes. On a high level, a task consists of one or multiple steps that are executed in order. Engineers would contribute tasks in the form of new Go files. Different teams collaborate on those tasks. Engineers running the tasks need to understand how to configure, debug and operate them correctly. Therefore, having good documentation is crucial. The biggest challenge with documentation, however, is to keep it up-to-date. This becomes more challenging the further away the documentation is kept from the source code. In the ideal scenario, the documentation is close to the source code, e.g. in the form of JavaDoc, Python Docstrings, or GoDoc. The downside of these tools is …  ( 15 min )

Every day, people spend nearly 90% of their time indoors — working, relaxing, and sleeping. Yet, few realize how deeply indoor air quality (IAQ) impacts overall well-being. The air circulating through homes, offices, and schools carries more than just oxygen; it also contains microscopic particles, gases, and chemicals that influence how effectively our brains and bodies function. Understanding the relationship between air purity, rest, and work efficiency can dramatically improve both physical health and mental focus. Clean air is not a luxury; it is a basic need for sustaining energy, maintaining clear thinking, and achieving restful sleep. When the indoor atmosphere is filled with pollutants, it silently alters the body’s natural rhythms, reducing alertness and diminishing cognitive cap…  ( 10 min )

In today’s fast-paced digital world, data is the backbone of every business operation. But with multiple apps, CRMs, and communication platforms involved, managing that data efficiently can quickly turn into chaos. That’s where Zapier Specialists step in — they simplify, streamline, and supercharge data automation so teams can focus on what truly matters: growth. Before we dive deeper — if you’re serious about mastering automation, optimizing workflows, or collaborating with experts who make complex systems run effortlessly, join our free Skool community — Ashar Automates Data flow automation is the process of transferring data between apps, tools, or databases without manual intervention. Instead of copying and pasting data from one app to another — say, from Google Forms to a CRM or a sp…  ( 11 min )

For most of my career, I’ve worked in the utility industry, ensuring customers receive the best possible support and service. Over the years, I’ve developed a passion for solving problems, understanding data, and improving processes. But as technology evolved, I realized that the tools and systems powering great customer experiences were becoming increasingly data-driven and cloud-based — and I wanted to be part of that transformation. That realization sparked my journey into data analysis and later data engineering, where I began learning how data flows, how it’s stored, and how insights can drive smarter decisions. Each new skill opened another door — and soon, I became curious about the cloud and how it powers everything from analytics to automation. So, I decided to take a bold step forward and start learning Cloud Engineering and DevOps. My goal is to understand how infrastructure, automation, and cloud technologies come together to make data systems scalable, secure, and efficient. Balancing this journey with a full-time role isn’t always easy, but every small progress counts. I believe in lifelong learning — and this new chapter is about growth, curiosity, and staying relevant in a world where technology never stops evolving. I’ll be sharing my experiences, lessons, and key takeaways — from beginner challenges to small wins along the way. If you’re also learning Cloud or thinking of starting, let’s connect and grow together! 🌱  ( 6 min )

Most of my time during the week goes into discussions about architecture, delivery timelines, and helping teams solve technical challenges. Rarely do I get a chance to sit down and build something myself. But I’ve always believed that staying hands-on keeps your perspective sharp. Just some weeks ago, I decided to experiment with something different. I wanted to see what would happen if I tried to build a .NET application using ChatGPT as a coding companion. There was no plan to automate my work or test its intelligence. I just wanted to see what kind of help it could actually provide to a developer who knows what they are doing. The idea was simple. I wanted a small internal web application to track engineering projects and tasks. Normally, I’d start by sketching the design, setting up th…  ( 9 min )

An AI agent refers to a software entity that can perceive, reason, and act autonomously to achieve specific goals using artificial intelligence techniques like natural language processing, machine learning, or reasoning systems. I developed an AI agent for Telex which takes a regex pattern and provides a human-friendly explanation on the type(s) of string matched by that regex pattern. The inspiration for this agent lie in an API I developed just before this, where I had to use regex for some natural language processing (you can check out the project here). Though I had learnt regex previously, it felt like I was seeing it for the first time. Regex is just like that. So when Telex sought for more AI agents for their platform, I decided to develop this agent. Here's how I did it using Java,…  ( 11 min )

For years, I lived in Webpack configs. Every small project felt like booting a factory for one cup of coffee. Then I tried Vite. Two minutes later, I had a working setup. No waiting. No dependency hell. At its core, frontend isn’t about frameworks. It’s about rendering data into something humans can see, understand, and interact with. For my project, a simple data visualization app, I didn’t need another layer of abstraction. I still wanted a few modern comforts: code splitting, hot reload, fast bundling, minified JS. But not if it meant fighting config files for half a day. Vite — instant startup, zero config, ES modules by default TypeScript — strong typing, fewer surprises SCSS — clean syntax, mixins, control What impressed me most was how production-ready Vite is right out of the box. I generally agree that you should use the stack you’re comfortable with, but Webpack was never about comfort to begin with. Every few years, frontend tools get heavier than the code they build. From that perspective, Vite feels like a breath of fresh air. For future small projects — experiments, visualizers, ideas — this is the tool I’ll reach for again. 🔗 Project repo: github.com/danilo-znamerovszkij/c-atlas  ( 6 min )

CodeWhiz: My AI Assistant for Backend Developers I recently built Knowledge Agent, an AI-powered assistant designed to help backend developers with questions about Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, Python, Go, and related frameworks. It’s live on Telex and ready to assist anyone exploring backend development. Knowledge Agent is a real-time AI assistant. Developers can ask questions through a webhook or directly in the Telex platform. It answers with clear, concise explanations, often including code examples. For example, you can ask it how dependency injection works in Spring Boot or request best practices for API design. Check it out here: https://telex.im/telex-ai-intergration/home/colleagues/019a4ea1-f657-73b3-8499-57b769c9ce51/019a4ea1-b942-73af-823c-1aa0c72c8edb My agent provides instant backend development guidance for learning or troubleshooting. Using Telex as a Platform How I Built Knowledge Agent I leveraged several Mastra features to build my agent: @PostMapping("/hook") public ResponseEntity> handle(@RequestBody Map payload) { String text = service.extractUserText(payload); String answer = service.generateResponse(text); return ResponseEntity.ok(Map.of("result", answer)); } Google ADK – This Java client allowed me to send prompts to Google Gemini AI and receive structured responses. String prompt = "You are a backend dev assistant. Question: " + query; GenerateContentResponse resp = client.models.generateContent("gemini-2.0-flash", prompt, null); return resp.text(); Real-Time Response Handling – Using Spring Boot and the webhook, my agent responds in real time to messages from developers on Telex. Why This Project Matters Explore my agent here: https://telex.im/telex-ai-intergration/home/colleagues/019a4ea1-f657-73b3-8499-57b769c9ce51/019a4ea1-b942-73af-823c-1aa0c72c8edb Learn more about Telex here: Telex.im Java #SpringBoot #AI #GoogleGemini #BackendDev #Webhooks  ( 7 min )

The cryptocurrency market is notorious for its volatility, and sudden crashes are not uncommon. One such scenario saw a token lose 70% of its value overnight. Analyzing this case shows that survivors aren’t the emotional investors — they are those applying a systematic approach to market monitoring and risk management. Understanding Market Collapse Dynamics Liquidity vanishes, making even small orders trigger large price swings. Whale exits create a cascade of liquidations. Panic spreads, amplifying the drop and creating short-term liquidity gaps. Understanding these mechanisms allows analysts to anticipate risks and respond proactively. Monitoring Tools That Give an Edge Volume and liquidity: determines whether positions can be entered/exited without significant slippage. Whale movements: early signals of market shifts. On-chain analytics: wallet activity, token distribution, large transfers — indicating accumulation or sell-offs. These tools help minimize risk and identify critical entry/exit points. The difference between survival and losses lies in discipline and systematization: Portfolio diversification: reduces exposure to a single position. Stop-losses and position sizing: protect capital from sudden drops. Plan B scenarios: clear protocols for market swings—whether minimizing losses or identifying new opportunities. After a crash, the market offers potential opportunities: Identify who has already exited—the “weak hands.” Evaluate support zones and potential buy points. Follow a predefined plan, not emotions. An analytical approach allows strategic entries even after sharp declines. Read this cool article for the more info Sum Up A 70% token drop isn’t catastrophic for those who adopt a systematic approach. Lessons include deep market monitoring enables timely reactions, risk management and discipline are essential for survival and of course understanding that crashes are opportunities for analysis and discovering new entry points.  ( 6 min )

PiterTrade.ru — это проект, в котором я объединяю технологии, автоматизацию и современный подход к электронной коммерции. Недавно я реализовал новый функционал: умный фильтр товаров для категории «Промышленные масла». В этом посте расскажу, как он работает и какие технологии использовал. 🚀 Зачем нужен фильтр в каталоге технических масел Категория промышленных масел — одна из самых насыщенных на сайте. Пользователи часто ищут конкретные типы смазочных материалов по параметрам: вязкость, допуск, производитель, назначение. Без продуманного фильтра поиск превращается в хаос, а конверсия падает. Моя цель была — создать фильтр, который не просто сортирует, а помогает пользователю быстро находить нужный продукт, не теряя контекст. Для этого я проработал архитектуру на уровне данных и интерфейса.…  ( 7 min )

⚡ Introduction In today’s data-driven world, access to reliable and structured energy data is critical for decision-making, research, and policy planning. However, most open data platforms in Africa — such as the Africa Energy Portal (AEP) — present information in dashboard views, which makes large-scale analysis tedious. To address this challenge, I built a fully automated ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) pipeline that: Scrapes energy indicators for all African countries (2000–2024), Formats and validates the data for consistency, And stores it in a MongoDB database for easy access and analysis. This project uses Python, Playwright, and MongoDB, with automation powered by the lightweight dependency manager uv. While the Africa Energy Portal provides valuable country-level datasets, it do…  ( 8 min )

Introduction If you are a student, slow internet connection can create problems amid ongoing important lessons. If you are an administrator handling a big team, it may cause delay in responses and affect team productivity. In this guide, you’ll learn the most common reasons behind slow internet and actionable solutions to get your connection back on track Why Does Your Internet Slow Down? Your internet might slow down due to too many devices being connected to the same network. A very first way is to restart your internet modem and router. Unplug them for 30 seconds and then plugin them back. Within a few minutes your connection will be re-established. A1. You can use online tools like Speedtest or Fast.com to measure your download, upload and ping. Then you can compare the results with your internet plan. Q2. Can a VPN slow down the internet? A2. Yes, VPNs route your data through additional servers, which can reduce speed. Turning off a VPN temporarily will help to improve your performance. Q3. How can I improve Wi-Fi performance at home? A3. You can move a little closer to the router, switch to a less crowded Wi-Fi channel or you can use the 5 GHz frequency band for faster speeds. Q4. Does distance from the Wi-Fi router matter? A4. Absolutely yes. The far you are, the weaker the signal becomes. Walls in the house can also weaken the Wi-Fi performance. Conclusion xFanatical Articles - How to Move Files from a Shared Drive to My Drive in Google Drive How to Integrate Trello with Google Chat and Spaces Automate Recurring Out of Office Reply in Gmail For more article please visit our website: xFanatical Articles  ( 8 min )

Imagine being able to simulate your company’s daily operations before implementing them in the real world. That’s what Workflow Simulator does. 🚀 Core Layers: 🧩 Use Cases: 🛠 Tech Stack: Unity, PHP/MySQL backend, Python AI service. Check it out on GitHub Play the simulation right now for free I’d love feedback or contributions from developers interested in AI agents, WebGL environments, or digital twin systems. opensource #unity3d #ai #webgl #simulation #digitaltwin  ( 6 min )

You’ve spent months, maybe years, crafting elegant code, designing a robust architecture, and squashing bugs. Your B2B product is a technical masterpiece. You git push and... crickets. Building a great product is only half the battle. Launching it successfully is the other half, and for many developers, the Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy feels like a black box filled with marketing jargon. Let’s change that. A GTM plan isn't magic; it's a system. It's a deployment pipeline for your business. This checklist breaks it down into phases any engineer can understand: Staging (Pre-Launch), Production (Launch Day), and Monitoring (Post-Launch). Think of your GTM strategy as a configuration file. It defines the parameters for a successful deployment. const gtmConfig = { targetICP: "Series A SaaS, 5…  ( 9 min )

Everything Wrong With “Longlegs” in 24 Minutes or Less Cinemasins takes on Nicolas Cage’s eerie thriller Longlegs, tallying up every awkward moment, plot hole and over-the-top scare as only they can. With director Osgood Perkins soon dropping Keeper, it’s the perfect time to relive Cage’s “insane” leg antics and question why things got so weird. Want more cinematic nitpicking? Check out cinemasins.com, back the team on Patreon, fill out their sinful poll and join the fun on YouTube, Discord, Reddit, Instagram, TikTok and all their social channels. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Everything Wrong With Sinners In 15 Minutes Or Less CinemaSins delivers its trademark blend of playful nit-picking and genuine praise in a snappy rundown of what they cheekily dub “sins” in one of the year’s best genre films. Perfect for your Halloween binge, they gleefully roast (and celebrate) the movie in under 15 minutes while reminding you this flick truly rules. Writers Jeremy, Chris, Aaron, Jonathan, Deneé, Ian and Daniel also plug all the CinemaSins HQ essentials—hit up their site or Linktree, fill out the “sinful” poll, support ’em on Patreon, and catch bonus content on YouTube (@TVSins, @CommercialSins, @CinemaSinsPodcastNetwork), Discord, Reddit, Instagram, TikTok—and don’t forget Jeremy’s book! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

💥 Why Most DevOps Engineers Stay on the Surface of Docker & Kubernetes (And Why Real Administration Still Scares Them) “Everyone talks about containers. 🧠 The Core Reason Most DevOps engineers focus on CI/CD and automation pipelines, not deep container administration — but Kubernetes and Docker administration require system-level, cluster-level, and networking-level expertise that many skip because it’s not “visible” in typical DevOps workflows 🧩 Introduction: The Hidden Side of DevOps In today’s cloud-native era, every engineer proudly says: “We’ve containerized our app and deployed it to Kubernetes.” It sounds flawless — until something breaks. When a pod keeps restarting, or the kubelet stops responding, or Docker daemon hangs — suddenly everyone turns to the Kubernetes admin. But ho…  ( 9 min )

🎉 Week 5 of ML Zoomcamp was all about Deployment and getting our ML models into production. Learned about Saving and loading models Flask web services Churn model deployment with Flask Virtual environments with Pipenv Docker containerization AWS Elastic Beanstalk deployment From local development to cloud deployment, models can now be used by end users  ( 6 min )

Hey everyone! remaking the service "Aspxone Builder" which is this app you know and love: Anyways, this change may be a bit of a shift. But we need to modernize it a bit. It will come out not in Event D-II/D-2 but after that in November. Thanks for your attention!  ( 6 min )

When AI Fills the Gaps, You Should Think Through TL;DR: Workslop happens when you accept AI-generated code that looks fine but lacks understanding, structure, or purpose. Hollow logic Unclear or ambiguous intent Misleading structure Disrespect for human fellows Missing edge-cases Fake productivity Technical debt Validate generated logic in real world scenarios Rewrite unclear parts Add domain meaning Refactor the structure for clarity Add a human peer review Clarify the context If you want, I can create a full list of 25+ solutions to completely fight workslop in teams and code. Refactoring 002 - Extract Method Maxi Contieri ・ Nov 25 '21 #refactoring #oop #webdev #codenewbie Refactoring 005 - Replace Comment with Function Name Maxi Contieri ・ Jun 7 '22 #java…  ( 24 min )

When working with LLMs, most developers send structured data as JSON. LLMs don't parse JSON like software does. text, and we pay for every token — quotes, brackets, spaces, commas, everything. Result? This is exactly why TOON (Token-Oriented Object Notation) was created. TOON = a compact data format designed for LLM input. reduce token usage remain human-readable preserve structure without heavy syntax TOON borrows ideas from: Format Borrowed Concept YAML indentation for structure CSV table-like lists for repeated fields The goal: minimum characters, maximum clarity. JSON { "tags": ["chill", "lofi", "study"] } TOON tags(3) - chill - lofi - study Same meaning. Benefit Impact Token-efficient ~30–60% fewer tokens in tests Faster prompts Less text to process Readable Easier debugging + tracing LLM-aware format Designed for prompt input, not APIs Flat user dataset → query LLM Format Prompt Tokens Total Tokens JSON 757 797 TOON 460 500 ✅ ~40% reduction with zero data loss. JSON approach const input = JSON.stringify(data) sendToLLM(input) TOON approach import { encode } from "@microsoft/tone" const input = encode(data) sendToLLM(input) Clearer. Smaller. Faster. Flat JSON → TOON ✅ efficient Nested JSON → TOON ❌ can cost more tokens If your data has nested objects, flatten first before encoding. Use TOON for: Don’t use TOON for: TOON isn’t replacing JSON — both have roles. JSON TOON Best for machines & APIs Best for LLM input payloads Heavy syntax Lightweight Universal Optimized for tokens As LLM workloads scale, token efficiency becomes engineering. TOON is a practical optimization worth exploring for real-world AI development.  ( 7 min )

The Hidden Lessons Internships Teach Beyond Technical Skills Introduction Understanding the Real Meaning of Responsibility The Power of Professional Communication Learning Emotional Intelligence at Work The Art of Taking and Applying Feedback Time Discipline and Self-Management The Importance of Adaptability Building Confidence Through Experience Respecting Diversity and Work Culture Resilience: Learning to Bounce Back from Challenges Discovering Your Work Identity Conclusion The true value of an internship lies far beyond learning tools or completing assignments. It lies in character building, emotional growth, and professional awareness. Every task completed, every feedback received, and every challenge faced during an internship becomes a life lesson — one that shapes integrity, confidence, and adaptability. Technical skills might help you get the job, but these hidden lessons help you grow, lead, and sustain in your career. At Well Spring Talent Solutions, we design internships that go beyond the ordinary. Our programs ensure that every student not only gains technical proficiency but also develops the human, emotional, and ethical strength needed to thrive in any profession. Learn. Grow. Lead. That’s the Well Spring Talent way.  ( 11 min )

Nainital, also known as the “Lake District of India,” is a popular place for many travellers. It has beautiful lakes, tall snowy mountains, and amazing and vibrant markets; because of that, thousands of tourists are attracted every year. But generally, what happens is that many people usually make mistakes, causing their trip a hassle. The number of mistakes to be avoided from choosing the wrong hotels in Nainital to missing out on original local experiences. This guide will help you understand what not to do in Nainital so you can enjoy your trip stress-free. Before discussing mistakes, let’s understand why Nainital is so popular. This city provides a beautiful view of the lake, places to stay, amazing markets on the Mall Road, as well as the best weather for a trip to the mountains. Acc…  ( 10 min )

Is Quantum Computing the Future? Let's Demystify It! Ever heard of quantum computing and thought, "That sounds like something straight out of a science fiction movie?" You're not alone! The term can be intimidating, conjuring images of complex equations and futuristic technology. But what if I told you the core concepts aren't as mind-bending as you might think? Let's break down the basics and explore why this emerging field is generating so much buzz. Imagine a world where we can design new drugs in a fraction of the time, develop revolutionary materials with unprecedented properties, and break even the most complex encryption codes. That's the promise of quantum computing. Classical computers, the ones we use every day, store information as bits, representing either a 0 or a 1. Quantum…  ( 8 min )

AWS Web Application Firewall (WAF) is a critical security layer that often deploys Challenges (HTTP 202) or Managed Captchas (often HTTP 405) to protect web resources from automated threats. While these mechanisms are effective, they pose a significant barrier to legitimate automation tasks like web scraping, monitoring, and testing. This article provides a practical, technical guide focused on using the specialized service CapSolver with Node.js to programmatically bypass AWS WAF protections. We will detail the WAF’s mechanism, demonstrate how to extract the necessary parameters using cheerio, and provide a complete, runnable Node.js script that leverages CapSolver’s AntiAwsWafTask to obtain the required aws-waf-token cookie. The emphasis is on a production-grade solution that is technica…  ( 11 min )

Enterprises today manage digital experiences for users across the world. They operate websites, mobile apps, and secure platforms that must recognize user origin instantly. With cyber threats, regional compliance, and personalization needs rising, accurate location data has become critical. That’s why many global organizations now rely on global IP coverage API services as a core part of their infrastructure. IP intelligence helps organizations understand where users are connecting from, verify trust, and adapt experiences in real time. It allows them to protect accounts, reduce fraud, and deliver relevant content without disrupting user experience. For large-scale digital businesses, this isn’t just beneficial—it's essential for growth. A global IP coverage API is a service that maps IP a…  ( 9 min )

In today’s fast-paced world of software delivery, releasing new features quickly while maintaining stability has become a balancing act for development teams. Traditional deployment methods often involve significant risk—pushing a new version of software to all users at once can lead to unexpected bugs, downtime, or performance issues. This is where canary testing shines. Inspired by the “canary in a coal mine” metaphor, canary testing allows teams to release updates to a small subset of users first, monitor how the system behaves, and then gradually expand the rollout. It’s a smart and controlled way to validate changes in production before a full release. However, while canary testing sounds straightforward in theory, implementing it effectively comes with several real-world challenges. …  ( 9 min )

As someone who writes about AI, Excel and workflows, I figured: Why not test the writing tools themselves? I compared Grammarly and ChatGPT side-by-side on a real blog post. Key findings: Both caught grammar errors, but ChatGPT explained why. ChatGPT rewrote tone and structure; Grammarly stuck to correction. For bloggers who care about SEO and readability, ChatGPT pulled ahead. Workflow summary: Draft → Grammarly → ChatGPT → Final. Full results & detailed breakdown → (https://www.vevtech.blog/2025/11/chatgpt-vs-grammarly-best-grammar-checker.html)] Feedback? I’d love to hear which tool you prefer for dev-blogs, documentation or tutorials.  ( 6 min )

AI development is evolving rapidly. While many developers have experimented with making simple API calls to language models, the real leverage lies in building AI agents, autonomous systems that can reason, use tools, and iterate on tasks without constant handholding. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to build an AI summarizer agent using Mastra, a TypeScript-first framework designed specifically for agent development. By the end, you'll have a working agent that can automatically fetch content from URLs and generate intelligent, structured summaries. Basic TypeScript and Node.js knowledge Node.js v18 or higher installed A free Google AI API key (get one here) Before we start building, let's quickly talk about what Mastra actually is and how its main parts (agents, tools, and workflows) a…  ( 12 min )

So here's what's been happening lately. After my contract ended with my last client, I decided to take a different path than usual. Instead of immediately jumping into the next opportunity, I'm working on NeoHaskell full-time while living off my savings. I know that might sound concerning to some, but there's actually a solid plan behind this decision. The goal is straightforward: turn NeoHaskell into something that can sustain itself financially. Not just as a hobby project, but as something I can actually live from. The approach I'm taking is very production-focused. I'm starting with the core infrastructure that any real application needs - an event store built on PostgreSQL. Nothing experimental or overly clever, just reliable technology that works. After that comes the command handlin…  ( 7 min )

Two years ago, I walked into my first ever crypto event as a complete outsider. When the presenter asked a question, I raised my hand. Boom $3 straight to my wallet for a correct answer. I was genuinely excited. Real digital money I could actually spend, right? Wrong. What followed was a painful lesson in crypto's biggest UX flaw: I needed to buy a completely different token just to move the money I'd earned. Standing there confused, holding dollars I couldn't spend without SOL I didn't have, I thought exactly what millions of first-time users think: this whole thing is a scam. That frustration stuck with me. Not because I'm bitter about three dollars, but because I realized this broken experience is repeated thousands of times daily across the ecosystem. Kora is built to remove that frict…  ( 20 min )

‘The Truman Show’ Rewatch with Bill Simmons, Glen Powell & Chris Ryan Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan team up with actor Glen Powell for The Ringer’s Rewatchables deep dive on Jim Carrey’s 1998 classic, The Truman Show. They kick off with Glen’s fresh perspective on the film, debate the ultimate rewatchable scene, and wrap up with their signature “Categories” segment. Chapters: • 0:00 Cold Open • 1:59 Glen Powell on The Truman Show • 37:43 Most Rewatchable Scene • 42:19 The Categories Sponsored by State Farm. Don’t forget to subscribe to The Ringer channels! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Everything Wrong With Sinners In 15 Minutes Or Less is a tongue-in-cheek Halloween special where the CinemaSins crew gleefully rips apart “Sinners,” one of the year’s standout genre films, in record-breaking time. Expect their signature blend of snarky commentary, rapid-fire “sins” and plenty of movie trivia to keep things rolling. Along the way they plug their main site (cinemasins.com), various YouTube channels (@TVSins, @commercialsins, @cinemasinspodcastnetwork), a fun audience poll, and their Patreon. Plus, meet the writing squad (Jeremy, Chris, Aaron, Jonathan, Deneé, Ian and Daniel) and follow them on Twitter and Instagram for even more movie-loving mischief. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Predator 2 drops Schwarzenegger’s jungle for Danny Glover battling a meaner Predator amid a sweltering, crime-ridden 1990s LA. The heatwave and gang wars give the sequel a gritty, urban edge. It might miss some of the original’s jungle charm, but Gary Busey’s wild energy and a fresh take on alien hunting make this “Caravan of Garbage” review surprisingly fun—if you’re up for something different. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Struggling with physics homework? Preparing for exams? Or just curious about how to solve complex physics problems? Meet PhysicsGPT, your free AI-powered physics assistant that delivers expert-level solutions with detailed, step-by-step explanations. PhysicsGPT is a specialized AI tool designed exclusively for physics problem-solving. Unlike general-purpose AI assistants, PhysicsGPT has been trained specifically on physics problems across all major domains, achieving an impressive 97.3% accuracy rate with access to over 20 million physics problems in its database. PhysicsGPT handles problems across all major physics disciplines: Classical Mechanics: Newton's laws, kinematics, dynamics, momentum, energy, and rotational motion Electricity & Magnetism: Circuit analysis, resistors, capacitors,…  ( 8 min )

Data annotation is the unsung hero of successful AI model training. AI models struggle without meticulously labeled data. They cannot make precise predictions or execute tasks effectively. Traditionally, manual labor was heavily relied upon. This process proved time-consuming and financially burdensome. Automated data labeling is transforming data annotation. It makes it faster, more accurate, and remarkably scalable for modern AI. Data annotation supplies structured, labeled datasets. These datasets serve as the bedrock for training AI models. These labels empower AI to comprehend and categorize data. This includes identifying objects in images and detecting speech patterns. It also includes discerning sentiment in text. Even the most advanced AI algorithms falter without high-quality dat…  ( 11 min )

Are you a manga fan who's tired of waiting for official translations? Or perhaps you're a translator looking for ways to speed up your workflow? Let me introduce you to an incredible free tool that's revolutionizing how we read manga in different languages. Manga Translator is a completely free, AI-powered web application that automatically translates manga and comics into over 20 languages. What makes it truly special is that it doesn't just translate text - it intelligently replaces the original text in speech bubbles while preserving the artwork quality. The tool uses cutting-edge Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to accurately detect and extract text from manga panels, even when the text is stylized or placed at unusual angles. Whether you want to translate Japanese manga to English,…  ( 7 min )

Anything that runs on your computer or phone needs memory to work. RAM (Random Access Memory) – temporary, fast, used while apps are running. When your RAM gets full, your system may start using the hard drive as slower “virtual memory.” How Memory Works in Apps: When you open an app, it loads images, data, and resources into RAM so it can run quickly. But that’s not always the case... What Is a Memory Leak? Imagine you invite a friend to stay at your house for one night — but she decides to live in your room forever. The app borrowed some memory temporarily, but instead of letting it go, it keeps holding onto it even when it’s no longer needed. Over time, the app’s memory usage keeps growing. The app becomes slower The phone heats up Or it crashes with “out of memory” errors Why It Happens Memory leaks usually occur when developers forget to: Remove event listeners Clear timers or intervals Release references to images, arrays, or objects no longer needed For example: useEffect(() => { Or when large objects are kept in memory: const bigImage = loadImage('banner.png'); How Developers Prevent It: Developers use profiling tools to detect leaks — like: Android Studio Profiler LeakCanary Flipper (React Native) They also: Clean up listeners and intervals in useEffect Release images and cache data properly Move heavy data to the server, not the client app In Short:  ( 7 min )

Introduction Creating visually appealing designs often requires text that breaks away from the traditional straight line. Whether you're designing logos, social media posts, or marketing materials, curved text adds that professional touch that makes your work stand out. Today, I'm sharing a fantastic free tool that makes creating curved text incredibly simple. Curved-Text.com is a free online tool that lets you create beautiful curved text, circle text, wavy text, and text on custom paths - all directly in your browser with no signup required. Circle Text: Perfect for creating circular logos and badges with text inside or outside rings Arc Text: Ideal for arched headlines and curved titles Wavy Text: Great for dynamic social media captions and eye-catching designs Custom Path: Draw any l…  ( 7 min )

Certainly! Below is a Google EEAT-compliant, high-readability blog article designed for your e-commerce independent site, targeting the U.S. and European markets. The content is optimized for SEO, user engagement, and natural tone, ensuring it doesn't appear AI-generated. Gaming Wrist Rests: Do I Need It? In the world of gaming setups, comfort is key. Whether you're an avid gamer or someone who spends long hours in front of a screen, having the right accessories can significantly enhance your experience. One such accessory that has gained popularity in recent years is the gaming wrist rest. But the question remains: Do you really need one? In this article, we’ll explore the benefits, features, and considerations of gaming wrist rests, helping you determine whether this simple addition co…  ( 10 min )

What you'll learn By the end of this section, you'll: Understand how Docker networking works and why it's important for multi-container apps. Learn the difference between bridge, host, and overlay networks in Docker. Know how to expose ports using -p so services can communicate across containers or expose endpoints to your host. See how to connect multiple containers so they can communicate internally. Complete a hands-on project where a React app communicates with a Node.js backend over a shared custom bridge network in Docker. We'll start by understanding why Docker networking is important. When you're working on a project, it's rarely a single container doing all the work. You'll usually have a: backend API frontend application database sometimes a message broker ... with all running …  ( 20 min )

Automation is DevOps best friend... Until it silently bypasses your controls. "Auto" features meant to save time often become the biggest blind spots in your security model. We've been taught that automation equals reliability. Automate testing, automate deployments, automate infrastructure provisioning. The more you automate, the better your outcomes, or so the thinking goes. And don't get me wrong! I absolutely LOVE automate stuff! But here's what often gets overlooked: automation doesn't just accelerate your good practices; it also accelerates your bad ones. When you automate a flawed process, you get failures at scale, consistently and quickly. Worse, when automation bypasses human judgment in critical security decisions, you create systematic blind spots that are harder to detect than…  ( 12 min )

Spatial Reasoning Unleashed: Causal Language Models for Smarter Spatial Data Imagine predicting traffic flow with pinpoint accuracy, or forecasting weather patterns days in advance. Spatial data holds the key, but analyzing it efficiently has always been a challenge. We typically massage that spatial data into a linear sequence before feeding it to a language model. But what if we could use language models directly on the raw spatial data itself? Here's the breakthrough: we can apply causal masking – a core concept in language modeling where the model only sees past information – directly to spatial data. This might seem counterintuitive since spatial data isn't inherently sequential. However, surprisingly, a model trained on spatially masked data learns spatial relationships effectively…  ( 7 min )

Before the document starts, let's first take a look at the plugin with millions of downloads in the GOOGLE Plugin Market, which integrates the world's most advanced AI plugins: https://nbtab.com/?c=g This document systematically elaborates on the core implementation logic of AI systems represented by Large Language Models (LLMs), covering the entire technical process from underlying technical architecture to engineering implementation. By decomposing key links such as model structure, training mechanism, and inference deployment, it provides actionable technical references for technical R&D personnel, system operation and maintenance staff, and product designers, clarifying the transformation path of AI systems from "theoretical framework" to "practical products". AI Algorithm Engineers: S…  ( 13 min )

In a move that's likely to send shockwaves through the tech industry, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and OpenAI have announced a multi-year strategic partnership. This collaboration promises to accelerate the development of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and further blur the lines between human and machine capabilities. The partnership will see AWS and OpenAI working together on several fronts: Exclusive use of AWS infrastructure: OpenAI will leverage AWS's comprehensive suite of cloud services, including compute, storage, and database solutions. This will enable OpenAI to scale its AI models and applications more efficiently. Access to proprietary technologies: AWS will gain access to OpenAI's cutting-edge AI technologies, including natural language processing (NLP) and computer vis…  ( 7 min )

Outil de Cybersécurité Moderne : Wireshark - Analysateur de Protocole Réseau Introduction Dans un monde de plus en plus connecté, la cybersécurité est devenue une préoccupation majeure pour les entreprises et les particuliers. Avec la multiplication des menaces en ligne, il est essentiel de disposer d'outils efficaces pour protéger les réseaux et les données sensibles. Parmi ces outils, Wireshark se distingue comme un puissant logiciel d'analyse de protocole réseau qui permet de surveiller le trafic réseau en temps réel et d'identifier les potentielles failles de sécurité. Wireshark est un logiciel open-source développé par la communauté des experts en sécurité informatique. Il est disponible gratuitement sur plusieurs plateformes, notamment Windows, macOS et Linux, ce qui en …  ( 7 min )

Uploading files is one of the most common operations in web and mobile applications, from profile pictures, invoices, and videos to uploading experimental files during pre-production or testing phases. Traditionally, files are uploaded directly to the backend server, which then forwards them to a storage service like Amazon S3. While this approach seems simple, it introduces serious performance bottlenecks and potential security risks. And here lies the real challenge: how can we upload large files without degrading performance or overloading the backend, and at the same time, without exposing our AWS credentials to the frontend, which would completely break security? I often ask this question during interviews, and many of my colleagues have faced it too. It’s not a trivial problem, it i…  ( 9 min )

Your first dev job will teach you more in three months than two years of tutorials ever could. Most juniors don’t believe that (I certainly did not). They’re stuck in the “just one more course” loop — convinced the next certification or project will finally make them ready. But real growth doesn’t happen before the job. It happens because of it. I applied to my first dev job feeling completely unprepared. Spent the first week thinking someone in HR had made a terrible mistake. And yet — within a month, I’d learned more about version control, debugging, and reading other people’s code than six months of online courses ever taught me. Because tutorials can’t simulate what it’s like to fix production bugs at 9PM or explain your logic during a code review. Once you’re in a real environment, everything shifts. You learn how to: Read messy legacy code and make sense of it. Ask better, sharper questions. Navigate feedback without taking it personally. Handle ambiguity when specs aren’t crystal clear. That’s the real developer education — and it starts on day one. Don’t just apply anywhere. Look for teams that actually invest in juniors. Green flags: Structured onboarding Pair programming Regular code reviews Patient seniors who want to mentor Red flags: No documentation Everyone’s too busy to help They expect you to “hit the ground running” on day one That feeling of not being ready? It never fully goes away. Even senior devs feel it. So apply anyway. Because the fastest way to grow is to start — not to prepare forever. You’ll learn by doing, failing, and improving. That’s how every great developer started.  ( 7 min )

Multi-tenancy is a fundamental architectural pattern for SaaS applications, allowing multiple customers (tenants) to share the same application infrastructure while maintaining data isolation. Choosing the right database pattern is crucial for scalability, security, and operational efficiency. When designing a multi-tenant application, you have three primary database architecture patterns to choose from: Shared Database, Shared Schema (most common) Shared Database, Separate Schema Separate Database per Tenant Each pattern has distinct characteristics, trade-offs, and use cases. Let's explore each in detail. This is the most common multi-tenancy pattern, where all tenants share the same database and schema, with a tenant_id column used to distinguish tenant data. Architecture ┌─────────────…  ( 13 min )

The Basics Let's start with the very basics: What is a PWA? It stands for Progressive Web App, and to really understand the full capabilities of them, you first need a base level of understanding of both a normal website and a platform-specific app. So what's a website? Well, as odd as the question may seem, there's several traits to a website that are important to consider when making or looking into a PWA. A website is something hosted on the internet - obviously, yes, but it means a few things for us as users and developers. A user doesn't download a website to their computer; it doesn't take up space, it isn't something you need to install, it's just hosted on the internet. Websites, BEING hosted on the internet, are inherently compatible with pretty much any device that can get an i…  ( 9 min )

How to Create an SPL Token-2022 on Solana: No-Code Guide to Deploy Tokens with Extensions Hey devs! Want to launch your own token on Solana's blazing-fast blockchain but intimidated by Rust or smart contracts? You're in luck. With SPL Token-2022, Solana's upgraded token standard, you can create feature-rich tokens (think transfer fees or soulbound NFTs) without writing code. This guide uses Web3.Market's Solana Token Generator to deploy a token in minutes—perfect for DeFi experiments, NFT projects, or community governance. Disclaimer: Token creation involves real SOL fees and potential legal risks. Always consult legal experts, audit your tokenomics, and DYOR. This is educational only—never invest more than you can afford to lose. By the end, you'll have a live token ready for Raydium li…  ( 9 min )

The early bird catches the worm, which must appeal to the fish, not to the fisher, and eating a frog or low-hanging fruits are proverbial allegories of productivity strategies found in coaching and thought leadership business advice. Picking so-called "low hanging fruits" stands for starting with easy, nearby opportunities promising perceivable quick wins like we would often do to please new customers when showing them a preview. "Eating a frog" means accepting an unpleasant challenge, like solving a tricky error or mastering a dreaded negotiation. The AI-generated image above illustrates the idea of low hanging frogs and a little life-hack strategy combining some of the sayings metioned before: identify a small task that you could tackle and finish early in the morning to start your day with a feeling of success and achievement. A task that should be small and simple enough to finish it successfully in a short time without too much effort, but not be too insignificant which would make the feeling of success merely symbolic. Ideally, that's something slightly unconfortable for a creative coder, like picking up the phone and holding the line until someone picks up to acknowledge an appointment, answering an email, or looking up a piece of information that got lost. It could also be writing a small blog post like this one, for the sake of consistency in the sense of posting regularly. Note that all images have been generated using AI, based on a spontaneous wordplay idea. These are my "low-hanging frogs" for today. Hope that you like it!  ( 6 min )

Math.random is flawed, as bold a claim as that may seem. It does what it sets out to do, It generates a number between 0 and 1 that’s random… Right? Wrong! Math.random doesn’t actually produce a truly random number. The number it creates is deterministic, meaning that it’s predictable. Now maybe for a quick dice roller or game feature, this won’t matter, but for security, this matters a lot. Computers, too smart for their own good So, why is this even a problem in the first place? For one, we can't generate truly random numbers, not easily at least. Computers are very bad at generating random numbers. Without some kind of outside influence, it’s hard to get anything that is truly random. Computers are good at math, but not at randomness. The problem with any kind of “outside influence”, …  ( 9 min )

Math.random is flawed, as bold a claim as that may seem. It does what it sets out to do, It generates a number between 0 and 1 that’s random… Right? Wrong! Math.random doesn’t actually produce a truly random number. The number it creates is deterministic, meaning that it’s predictable. Now maybe for a quick dice roller or game feature, this won’t matter, but for security, this matters a lot. Computers, too smart for their own good So, why is this even a problem in the first place? For one, we can't generate truly random numbers, not easily at least. Computers are very bad at generating random numbers. Without some kind of outside influence, it’s hard to get anything that is truly random. Computers are good at math, but not at randomness. The problem with any kind of “outside influence”, …  ( 9 min )

Image Source: unsplash Vibe coding does not fit everyone, but you might find it helpful on your coding path. Many developers use AI tools daily, and you might be one of them. Some developers use ChatGPT, Copilot, or other tools to help speed up their coding. You might be new to coding and depend on AI for code completion or debugging. You could also be an experienced engineer using AI to multiply your productivity. Vibe coding gives you a chance to blend your intuition with technical checks. If you learn to mix your vibe with validation, you can shape the future of coding. Your vibe coding journey depends on your learning goals and how you want to grow as a coder. Vibe Coding Overview Image Source: pexels What Is Vibe Coding You might wonder what vibe coding means. Vibe coding is an approa…  ( 18 min )

When You Have Great Ideas But Struggle to Write About Them Mygom.tech, our team churns out proof-of-concepts and internal tools that actually solve real problems. But when it comes to documenting those wins? That's where we hit a wall. We had a backlog of case studies and technical blogs - tools that could help hundreds, just sitting in Notion because nobody wanted to write them. Our engineers dreaded spending hours on content. We tried outsourcing. $300 per post and still, it never sounded like us. So we built what we needed: an AI content generator for PayloadCMS that transforms a simple idea into a researched, brand-aligned article in minutes. Not another generic AI writer - something smarter, tailored for teams like ours who need deep technical accuracy and real voice. Why does this ma…  ( 12 min )

In a previous blog, I walked through how to set up SFTP on Azure step-by-step through the Azure Portal. That’s a great way to get familiar with the service, but if you're deploying this regularly, across different environments, for multiple clients, or as part of a DevOps process, you need a way to automate it. That’s where Terraform comes in. Terraform is an Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool that allows you to define and deploy Azure resources using configuration files. This means you can create your Azure SFTP setup in a version controlled way and replicate it in multiple environments with minimal effort. I’ve published a GitHub repository containing the Terraform configuration you need to create: An Azure resource group A premium block blob storage account SFTP enabled on that storage…  ( 8 min )

In this episode of The Rewatchables, Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan welcome actor Glen Powell to revisit Peter Weir’s 1998 classic The Truman Show—Jim Carrey’s unforgettable turn alongside Laura Linney and Ed Harris. They chat about Powell’s unique take, swap memories of their favorite scenes, and debate what makes the film endlessly rewatchable. Timestamps guide you straight to the goods (1:59 for Powell’s thoughts, 37:43 for the top rewatchable moment, 42:19 for their signature category breakdown), all wrapped up with a State Farm sponsor shout-out and links to subscribe to The Ringer’s channels. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Predator 2 ditches the jungle and Schwarzenegger for an urban, sun-scorched L.A., where Danny Glover goes head-to-head with an upgraded Predator amid a brutal heat and crime wave. It may lack Arnie’s one-liners and jungle vibes, but the new setting and monster keep things fresh. With a splash of Gary Busey and a healthy dose of neon-drenched chaos, this Caravan of Garbage review is a reminder that the franchise can still surprise you—as long as you don’t expect an exact replay of the original. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

As developers, we love automation — but let’s be honest, building every single workflow manually is time-consuming. Enter NapNox AI Workflow Builder, a new tool powered by Gemini AI that lets you build complex automation workflows by simply describing what you want. Example: “I want to post every new blog article automatically to Twitter and LinkedIn.” That’s it. In seconds, the AI returns: A prebuilt n8n workflow JSON ready to copy-paste A step-by-step implementation guide Suggested tools & connections (Twitter API, LinkedIn OAuth2, RSS, etc.) You can choose filters like: Platform → n8n, Zapier, Make Type → Social Media, CRM, Analytics Tools → Twitter, Notion, Gmail, etc. And the builder does the rest — combining your inputs into a fully functional workflow with editable nodes. This isn’t just for no-coders. Even devs can speed up testing, mockups, or prototypes with it. It’s like ChatGPT — but acts as an Agent for automation workflows. Want to try it? AI Workflow Builder  ( 6 min )

Hey fellow coders! I'm Rajni again, that Bangalore-based tinkerer who's equal parts caffeine and keyboard clacks. Last time I geeked out on privacy scrapers; now, let's talk PDF magic. Ever needed to whip up a quick online tool to convert docs to PDF? Maybe for a blog, side hustle, or just to flex some Python? I've been there—frustrated with clunky online converters that watermark everything or nag for subs. So, I rolled my own: a simple Python backend using FPDF (free, no API drama), wrapped in a Flask web app for that "online" vibe. Then, for the WordPress crowd (hey, not all of us live in CLI land), I'll show how to embed a free version right into your site without dropping a dime. This ain't theory—it's battle-tested code I forked on my GitHub (rajni-dev/pdf-converter-tool). Fork it, t…  ( 8 min )

Hi DEV Community! 👋 I’m Mohamed Riham, currently pursuing my BSc (Hons) in Data Science after completing my Higher National Diploma (HND) in Software Engineering. This is not just another academic update — this is the story of how I found my path, why I transitioned from Software Engineering to Data Science, and what truly led me to make one of the most defining decisions of my life. When I began my HND in Software Engineering, my goal was very clear: Learn programming Build real projects Become a software engineer And I did exactly that. Programming fundamentals Databases & SQL Web technologies Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Software Engineering principles I loved building systems, solving problems, and turning ideas into products that worked. gap — a curiosity that tradit…  ( 9 min )

🕹️ From Play-to-Earn to Play-to-Own: Understanding Metaverse & Web3 Gaming Web3 is redefining how we play, build, and trade inside games. How Metaverse worlds use blockchain Why Web3 Gaming empowers creators & players The future of interoperable digital assets 📺 Watch full explanation: [YouTube Link] and join the Web3 Explained Series by Kishan (Founder of OmniRadhaNexus). Web3 #Gaming #Blockchain #Metaverse #GameDev  ( 6 min )

When you first look at a distributed architecture diagram with services scattered across multiple cloud providers, regions, and continents, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Network partitions, timeouts, SSL handshake failures, connection drops—the list of things that can go wrong seems endless. And they do go wrong, constantly. In our globally distributed application running across 5 regions on Fly.io, we see these failures every single day. Phoenix.PubSub disconnecting from Redis. PostgreSQL protocols timing out mid-query. RabbitMQ brokers closing connections unexpectedly. It looks scary, and honestly, it should be. But here's the thing: with the right architectural choices, the right technology stack, and a healthy respect for the fallacies of distributed computing, you can build systems t…  ( 10 min )

Java String getBytes() Explained: Stop Letting Character Encoding Ruin Your Code Let's be real for a second. When you're starting with Java, String objects feel like magic. You can add them, split them, compare them... life is good. Then, you need to save that text to a file, send it over a network, or maybe hash it for a password. Suddenly, the universe throws a scary term at you: byte arrays. And right there, in the middle of the confusion, is the getBytes() method. You've probably seen it, maybe even used it with a shrug, hoping it would just work. Spoiler alert: sometimes it doesn't. You end up with garbled text, weird question marks (�), or characters that look like they're from a alien language. Ever seen "Café" instead of "Café"? Yep, that's the enemy we're fighting today. Don't …  ( 10 min )

wool curtains for winter, but here's the problem—most people don't know how to hang them correctly. If your curtains have both a wool layer and a blackout layer, which side should face the cold glass? Get this wrong, and you're wasting money on heating costs. Wool isn't just for sweaters. It's one of nature's best insulators, and here's why it matters for your windows. Here's what you've been waiting for—the definitive answer. For most wool curtains with a blackout layer, the blackout side should face the window. The wool side should face your room. There are exceptions, though. Sometimes wool should face the window instead. Single-layer pure wool curtains have no coating, so the wool itself must directly block the cold air. In this case, hang them as close to the window as possible—ideall…  ( 11 min )

Stop Fumbling with '+' in Java: A No-BS Guide to Mastering String.format() Let's be real. If you're learning Java, you've probably built a thousand strings using the good ol' + operator. java This is where Java's String.format() method swoops in like a superhero. It's your secret weapon for creating clean, professional, and dynamically formatted strings without breaking a sweat. In this guide, we're not just going to skim the surface. We're going to dive deep into String.format(), break down its syntax, explore killer examples, and look at real-world use cases that you'll actually encounter. By the end, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it. Ready to write code that doesn't just work, but looks good doing it? Let's get into it. What is String.format(), Actually? Think of it as a te…  ( 10 min )

This is the fifth article in our series, where we design a simple order solution for a hypothetical company called Simply Order. The company expects high traffic and needs a resilient, scalable, and distributed order system. In the previous articles: Simply Order (Part 1) Distributed Transactions in Microservices: Why 2PC Doesn’t Fit and How Sagas Help Simply Order (Part 2) — Designing and Implementing the Saga Workflow with Temporal Simply Order (Part 3) — Linking It All Together: Connecting Services and Watching Temporal in Action Simply Order (Part 4) — Reliable Events with the Outbox Pattern (Concepts) Simply Order (Part 5) — Hands-On: Building the Outbox Pattern for Reliable Event We built the core services — Order, Payment, and Inventory — and discussed different approaches for handl…  ( 10 min )

I still remember when a project plan was a Gantt chart and a good day meant “no blockers.” Today, my mornings start with AI—asking a large language model to summarize sprint notes, rewrite stakeholder updates, or analyze why our QA velocity dipped. It’s astonishing how quickly LLMs in Project Management have become a routine part of project delivery. But with speed often comes confusion. According to the State of AI in Business 2025 report by MLQ.ai, over 80% of enterprises are piloting AI in at least one workflow, yet fewer than 15% have integrated these tools into their core business processes. That gap mirrors what I see on the ground—teams experimenting enthusiastically but lacking the guardrails, governance, and metrics needed to make AI a reliable part of project management. In my ex…  ( 15 min )

A program is fundamentally about two things: Allocating Memory: Where do we store our data and variables? Parsing and Executing: How do we read and run our instructions? To run our JavaScript code, we need an engine that translates it into machine code. Browsers have different engines, like V8 in Chrome and SpiderMonkey in Firefox. For server-side execution, we use environments like Node.js, which is built on the V8 engine. The JS Engine is the "heart" where your code is actually understood and executed. Inside the engine, we have two key parts: Memory Heap: This is where memory allocation happens. When you create variables, objects, or functions, they get allocated space in the heap. This is why we need to be mindful of memory leaks. For example, by avoiding unnecessary global variables …  ( 8 min )

I spent three years building a feature nobody used. It was technically brilliant—clean architecture, comprehensive test coverage, performant at scale. The code review comments were glowing. The tech lead called it "textbook engineering." But when we shipped it, usage metrics flatlined. Support tickets flooded in asking how to accomplish tasks the feature was specifically designed to handle. The problem wasn't the code. The code was perfect. The problem was that I built what made sense to me as a developer, not what made sense to the humans who would actually use it. I had optimized for technical elegance while completely missing how people actually think, work, and make decisions. I built a solution to a problem I understood intellectually but had never observed behaviorally. And in doing …  ( 12 min )

CircularRange is a native web component for creating circular range sliders without any dependencies. Perfect for gauges, speedometers, and custom controls. Key features: Zero dependencies, single JavaScript module Full keyboard navigation and ARIA support 20+ CSS variables for complete styling control Works with standard form submissions Supports custom arcs, reverse direction, and multi-labels Built on modern web standards with Shadow DOM encapsulation and ElementInternals API integration. Great for dashboards, audio controls, and IoT interfaces where circular inputs make more sense than linear sliders. 👉 Blog Post 👉 Live Demo  ( 6 min )

Every Sunday, I Refactor Old Code and It’s the Smartest Habit I’ve Ever Built Hadil Ben Abdallah ・ Nov 4 #webdev #css #javascript #python  ( 5 min )

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, businesses and organizations are continuously seeking innovative solutions to enhance customer engagement, streamline operations, and improve overall efficiency. One technology that has gained immense popularity in recent years is chatbot services. These AI-powered virtual assistants are transforming the way businesses communicate with their audiences, providing instant, personalized, and round-the-clock support. This article explores the world of chatbot services, their applications, benefits, and the factors to consider when implementing them. What Are Chatbot Services? Chatbot services refer to software applications that use artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP) to simulate human conversation. These chatbots can inter…  ( 8 min )

In today’s fast-moving digital world, customers want quick, reliable answers. When they have questions about your product or service, the first place they turn to is often your knowledge base. But here’s the catch: if your knowledge base isn’t well designed, it can frustrate users instead of helping them. A thoughtfully designed knowledge base is more than a support hub — it’s a key factor in driving customer satisfaction, trust, and loyalty. Let’s break down how design directly shapes the customer experience. A knowledge base is a centralised hub where users can find answers to their questions — FAQs, tutorials, troubleshooting steps, product guides, and more. It’s the foundation of self-service support, allowing customers to help themselves without contacting a support agent. Accor…  ( 8 min )

I don’t have a fancy morning routine. I usually wake up late. Scroll LinkedIn. Check Dev.to... Not to fix bugs. Not to build new features. That’s my weird little ritual. It started accidentally. final_version_realfinal folders. The code was full of console.logs, duplicated functions, and CSS that looked like spaghetti. One hour later, I wasn’t just refactoring, I was learning. I don’t follow a strict process. Sometimes I realize how much I’ve improved. weirdly creative past-me was. But that’s the beauty of it, it’s raw, honest progress. Refactoring doesn’t mean rewriting everything. Renaming bad variables like temp_data_final3 to something human-readable. Removing unnecessary code that does nothing. Replacing old logic with something more elegant. Adding comments where my past self left c…  ( 10 min )

When Ads Become Helpful Suggestions Instead of Interruptions In the rapidly evolving landscape of AI applications, developers face a common dilemma: How can you monetize your innovative app without compromising the user experience? Enter Monetzly — the first platform that empowers developers to monetize their applications while seamlessly integrating context-aware advertising. As AI applications proliferate, many struggle with sustainable monetization strategies. Relying solely on subscriptions or paywalls can alienate users, stifling engagement and growth. What if there was a way to generate revenue without disrupting the user experience? Monetzly changes the game with its unique dual-earning model. Imagine a scenario where your AI app not only engages users but also provides them with …  ( 7 min )

When I first started building Flutter apps, state management felt overwhelming. I made some mistakes that cost me hours — here are the top 3 I wish I knew earlier 👇 setState Everywhere At first, I used setState() for almost everything. ✅ Mistake: It caused unnecessary rebuilds and made debugging harder. 💡 Tip: Use ValueNotifier, Provider, or Riverpod for parts of the UI that don’t need a full rebuild. I tried every package I found online — Bloc, MobX, Redux — even for tiny apps. ✅ Mistake: Overkill = slower dev + more boilerplate. 💡 Tip: Start simple: Provider or Riverpod is enough for most small to medium apps. I jumped straight into coding without thinking about how data flows. ✅ Mistake: Hard-to-maintain code, messy state, and bugs everywhere. 💡 Tip: Spend time planning state hierarchy: which widgets own the state, which widgets just listen. State management isn’t just about code — it’s about structure and efficiency. Pick the right approach for your app size, and think about data flow early. I’m Bayajit Islam, a Flutter frontend developer who loves building clean, maintainable apps. Small mistakes early can save you huge headaches later 🚀  ( 6 min )

This is a submission for Frontend Challenge - Halloween Edition, CSS Art. Halloween has always been about that magical mix of spooky and beautiful — the glowing moon, the flying bats, and the mysterious night sky. HTML and CSS (no images or JS needed!). The goal was to make it feel alive — with random bat movement, glowing lights, and soft night colors that bring the Halloween vibe to life. Here’s the live version of my spooky CSS art: View Demo on GitHub Pages View Source on GitHub This started as a simple CSS moon animation… and then the bats came in 🦇 Creating natural motion using @keyframes and animation-delay randomness. Layering effects with pure CSS gradients and transforms. Making light glows and depth using box-shadow and filter: blur(). Keeping it responsive and performant while keeping that “spooky magic.” The entire animation runs on zero JavaScript. The bats randomly move across the sky, giving life to the art. Smooth night ambiance created using CSS-only glow effects. I’d love to expand this into a CSS Art Halloween Scene Generator, where each reload spawns a unique night sky with different moon and bat arrangements 🌕💫 Made with love by @dmsmenula 🧙‍♂️ MIT License.  ( 6 min )

My Journey in Software Development: From Learning to Building Real Projects Over the past few months, my journey as a software developer has been nothing short of transformative. What began as a deep dive into Python and SQLAlchemy has grown into full-stack development with Flask, React, and even collaborative project building. I’ve had the chance to not only learn but also apply what I’ve learned in real, working applications. Learning and Growing Through Code Starting with Python, I learned to build database-driven applications using SQLAlchemy ORM and Alembic for migrations. Those projects helped me understand how to model data, manage relationships, and interact with databases efficiently. I also gained confidence using command-line interfaces (CLI) and integrating logic for tasks like…  ( 7 min )

🧩 Overview In many Joget applications, users want the flexibility to save their form progress as a draft and return later to complete it. This guide shows how to create a custom "Save as Draft" button in Joget using a BeanShell script that: Adds a Save as Draft button dynamically. Automatically updates workflow status fields (status and wf_status). Redirects users to the Inbox (or another page) after saving. ⚙️ How It Works ✅ The script dynamically inserts a SaveAsDraftButton inside a section’s layout. ✅ It then injects a small JavaScript snippet using a CustomHTML element to handle: Status updates to "Draft" Conditional redirection to a custom Userview page (your_menu_id) 💻 Full Code Paste this BeanShell script into your Form → Section → Data → …  ( 7 min )

As RWA (Real World Assets) emerges as a trillion-dollar narrative, a critical question arises: how to bring traditional assets onto the blockchain in a compliant, trustworthy, and efficient manner? The traditional ICO model is ruled out due to its stigma, and the speculative nature of IDOs is incompatible with the stability needs of RWA. Synbo Protocol's CCO (Community Contribution Offering) model, with its built-in transparency and compliance genes, is becoming a bridge connecting traditional finance and the DeFi world. Trust, Compliance, and Community · The Infeasibility of ICOs: The anonymity and lack of oversight in ICOs make them entirely unsuitable for RWA issuance. Many features of the CCO model highly align with the issuance needs of RWA: · Transparent Fund Flow: Smart contract-bas…  ( 7 min )

When I first saw the DoorDash system design interview platform on my calendar, my heart did a little somersault. It wasn’t just another whiteboarding round—it was an opportunity to prove I could architect scalable, real-world systems under pressure. If you’re prepping for DoorDash (or any big tech’s) system design interview, buckle up. I’ll share seven hard-earned lessons sprinkled with code, architecture tips, and real-world tradeoffs. My initial mistake? I pictured DoorDash as “Uber for food.” Quick rides, random drops. But DoorDash operates at a different scale and complexity. DoorDash connects: Customers placing orders Restaurants preparing those orders Dashers (delivery folks) picking up and dropping off External APIs for payment, mapping, and notifications This triad demands real-tim…  ( 9 min )

The tech world moves faster than any curriculum can keep up. We often hear that a degree opens doors. But in 2025 and beyond, it’s adaptability that keeps them open. For decades, a degree was the ticket to opportunity — it symbolized credibility and knowledge. real value lies in what you can build, not just what you can recite. The reality is simple: Tools change every year. Frameworks evolve. Business priorities shift overnight. What remains constant? The ability to learn, unlearn, and adapt. Companies today focus more on hands-on experience — real projects, open-source contributions, and skill-based certifications. Hard skills fade with time — adaptability doesn’t. Yesterday it was on-prem servers, today it’s Kubernetes clusters. Yesterday it was manual builds, now it’s automated CI/CD p…  ( 8 min )

Period: Apr 2025 – Nov 2025 Prepared by: Tyler Johnston-Kent • tyler@formant.ca Coordinating against hybrid Irish-Canadian botnets is a tough job, but someone has to do it. This post summarizes months of structured probing activity directed at formant.ca, documented and correlated through Cloudflare, Firebase, and locally processed analytics. The purpose is to provide a transparent, technical record for other defenders and security researchers who may encounter similar patterns. Across four months, repeated short-window “burst clusters” targeted formant.ca and related properties. These clusters share the same structure and indicators as activity first labeled internally as the “Ireland Botnet” in Aug 2025. The most recent clusters show an IPv6 subnet in Winnipeg acting as an orchestra…  ( 8 min )

In traditional ICO/IDO models, the role of community members is simplified to "investors" or "buyers," maintaining a purely economic transaction relationship with the project team. This fragile relationship easily collapses in the face of market volatility. Synbo Protocol's CCO (Community Contribution Offering) model is attempting a transformative shift: elevating the community from "bystanders" and "consumers" to "co-builders" and "guardians" of the project, redefining the growth path of digital ecosystems. In ICOs and IDOs, the community supports projects through funding, with expectations pinned on post-listing price appreciation. Project teams see the community as a funding source, and the community sees the project as an investment vehicle. The core of this relationship is short-term …  ( 7 min )

The IDE Evolution We've Been Waiting For For decades, the Integrated Development Environment (IDE) remained fundamentally unchanged. We type. We see errors. We debug. Repeat. Visual Studio Code revolutionized how we work, but even the most advanced IDEs treat code as pure text—lifeless, silent, and detached from the developer's sensory experience. Then came Kiro. And suddenly, the impossible became not just possible, but inevitable. This is the story of how CodeChroma, a multi-sensory development framework that lets developers hear and feel code quality in real-time, became buildable in three weeks—thanks to an IDE that decided to treat artificial intelligence not as a code autocomplete, but as an intelligent development partner. The Problem With Traditional IDEs: They Stopped Evolving B…  ( 12 min )

In today’s digital era, data is often called the new oil. Every second, massive amounts of data are generated through social media, online transactions, sensors, and digital devices. But data alone has little value unless it’s processed and analyzed to uncover meaningful insights. This is where data mining plays a crucial role. Data mining is the process of discovering patterns, trends, and useful information from large datasets using statistical, mathematical, and computational techniques. It helps businesses and organizations make data-driven decisions, predict future trends, and improve their overall efficiency. What is Data Mining? Data mining is a core component of data science that involves extracting hidden information from large datasets. It uses algorithms to identify relationship…  ( 8 min )

linear search but recursive, after all why not make your life hell. def linear_search(arr: list[int], target: int, index: int = 0) -> int: if index == len(arr): return -1 if target == arr[index]: return index return linear_search(arr=arr, target=target, index=index + 1) n: int = [37, 82, 15, 64, 9, 58, 91, 26, 73, 46] target: int = 46 index: int = linear_search(arr=arr, target=target, index=0) if index == -1: print("target element not found.") else: print(f"target element found at index {index}")  ( 6 min )

This blog post dives into the architectural patterns that form the backbone of modern data security strategies. We’ll explore how to protect information at rest, in transit, and at runtime, each with its own unique challenges and solutions. Data at rest refers to information stored on physical or virtual media, such as hard drives, SSDs, or cloud storage. Protecting this data is critical to prevent unauthorized access in case of theft, loss, or breaches. Modern strategies for securing data at rest include encryption, access controls, and specialized hardware solutions. Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) is a widely used technique for encrypting database files at rest. TDE automatically encrypts data before it is written to storage and decrypts it when read, without requiring changes to appl…  ( 17 min )

Spatial Secrets: Unleashing Language Models with Unexpected Masking Ever struggled to extract meaningful insights from complex geospatial data? Traditional approaches often involve intricate feature engineering and specialized algorithms. But what if you could leverage the power of language models, typically used for text, to unlock hidden patterns in spatial data? Turns out, there's a surprisingly effective trick we can use. The core idea revolves around causal masking. While language models usually predict the next word in a sequence, we've discovered a way to adapt this technique for spatial contexts. Imagine a chessboard: instead of predicting the next move in a sequence, we can use causal masking to predict the state of a specific square based on the information 'above' or 'to the l…  ( 7 min )

Amazon has made a massive splash in the tech world by closing a record-breaking deal worth $38 billion. In this partnership, OpenAI will integrate its AI technology with Amazon Web Services (AWS), creating an unprecedented synergy that promises to revolutionize the way we approach artificial intelligence. Record-breaking valuation: This deal values OpenAI at a staggering $28 billion, cementing its position as one of the most valuable startups in the world. Integration with AWS: The partnership will see OpenAI's AI technology seamlessly integrated with Amazon's cloud computing platform, creating a robust and scalable infrastructure for AI development. Collaborative innovation: Both parties have committed to working together to develop cutting-edge AI solutions that leverage the strengths of…  ( 7 min )

Every time I start a new React project, I realize there are a few libraries I install almost by muscle memory. They make my workflow faster, my code cleaner, and my life a bit easier. Here are the ones that, in my opinion, deserve a spot in your package.json in 2026. usehooks-ts 📦 npm install usehooks-ts This one’s a small gem. It’s a collection of reusable hooks — useLocalStorage, useDarkMode, useMediaQuery, and many more. Instead of re-writing the same logic over and over, I just grab what I need from this package. It keeps my components simple and predictable. 🧠 Great for: Developers who love clean and reusable code. React Hook Form 📦 npm install react-hook-form Still one of the best ways to handle forms in React. It’s lightweight, fast, and plays nicely with any UI library …  ( 7 min )

Kahn's algorithm is quite simple and intuitive. We just calculate the indegree of each node in the graph and start with those that have an indegree of 0 (by pushing them into the queue). Next, we take the nodes out of the queue one by one, iterate over their neighbors, and simulate edge removal by simply decreasing the indegree of each neighbor by 1. If during that process the indegree of any neighbor becomes 0, we push that node into the queue. A simple analogy is the process of removing bricks from a pile — start from the top and keep removing those that have no one above them, and continue until the pile is empty. This awesome creature named Kahn's algorithm is not limited to just performing a topological sort. Along with that, it naturally detects a cycle for us (yes, a "2-in-1" produc…  ( 7 min )

You Know that Linear is the Darling of Developers also You are tired of Jira's complexity. Your team wants something fast, clean, and built for developers. You have narrowed it down to two tools: Linear and Teamcamp. Both promise to fix your workflow chaos, but they take dramatically different approaches. Linear is the minimalist darling of Silicon Valley startups. Teamcamp is the all-in-one platform built for dev agencies and freelance teams. One focuses on pure speed. The other solves the complete client-to-cash workflow. Which one actually fits your team? Let's break it down with real data, honest comparisons, and zero marketing fluff. Linear launched in 2019 with one mission: make issue tracking fast and beautiful. It's built for product teams who value keyboard shortcuts, instant lo…  ( 11 min )

Apache is one of the most widely used web servers, and its real power comes from its modular design. Below is a practical, example-based guide to Apache modules that are useful in real-world web development. # Enable a module sudo a2enmod module_name # Disable a module sudo a2dismod module_name # Restart Apache sudo systemctl restart apache2 mod_rewrite - URL Routing & Clean URLs ServerName example.com RewriteEngine On RewriteRule ^user/([0-9]+)/?$ /profile.php?id=$1 [L,QSA] Used for clean URLs, routing logic, SEO-friendly paths, and framework rewrites. mod_ssl - HTTPS Support ServerName example.com SSLEngine On SSLCertificateFile /etc/ssl/certs/example.crt SSLCertificateKeyFile /etc/ssl/priv…  ( 7 min )

Halloween Landing Page Submission for Frontend Challenge This is a submission for Frontend Challenge - Halloween Edition, Perfect Landing For this challenge, I created a Halloween-themed landing page inspired by spooky aesthetics like haunted houses, glowing pumpkins, and foggy night skies. The page features interactive elements including animated stars, glowing buttons, and a festive footer with a Halloween color palette. I focused on fun, immersive UI design while keeping it fully responsive and user-friendly. You can check out the live demo here: Live Halloween Landing Page Or see a preview screenshot below: Github Repo Link Journey Building this landing page was a fun and creative challenge. I experimented with CSS animations to bring floating stars and fog effects to life and used custom fonts and colors to enhance the spooky mood. Some key things I learned and implemented: CSS animations for stars, fog, and glowing buttons. Parallax effect background image Responsive Modal press R to open and EXC to close Responsive design that works on mobile, tablet, and desktop. Custom fonts to create a Halloween vibe. Layering elements with z-index and transparency to add depth to the page. I’m particularly proud of the Interactive Invitation Section, where the glowing links and Halloween color palette create a festive feel without overwhelming the main content. Next steps I hope to implement: Adding scroll-triggered animations for elements appearing as you scroll down. Sound effects for a more immersive Halloween experience. Integrating AI-generated spooky text for dynamic landing content. Add a backend functionalities to interact with database and servers Big thanks to the Frontend Challenge team for hosting this event and inspiring developers to get creative! I really enjoyed working on vanilla CSS after so long. 🥂 This project was a solo submission. License: MIT  ( 7 min )

Building a Resilient Observability Stack in 2025: Practical Steps to Reduce Tool Sprawl With OpenTelemetry, Unified Platforms, and AI The Problem of Tool Sprawl In today's fast-paced development environment, engineering teams are struggling with the ever-growing complexity of their observability stacks. Tool sprawl, where multiple tools and platforms are used for monitoring and logging, is a major contributor to this problem. According to a recent survey, 80% of teams are working on reducing vendor count and consolidating their observability and monitoring tools. To combat tool sprawl and build a resilient observability stack, we'll focus on three key areas: OpenTelemetry: A unified API for instrumentation and propagation of telemetry data. Unified Platforms: Consolidation of …  ( 8 min )

OTT platforms have become the primary source of entertainment across emerging markets. Affordable data, regional language content, and the growing accessibility of smartphones have opened new opportunities for streaming services. But with this growth comes rising user expectations. Even a short buffering delay, a playback freeze, or a noticeable drop in quality can cause users to abandon the platform, highlighting the need for OTT testing to ensure seamless performance.  In regions where multiple streaming apps compete for the same audience, performance is often the deciding factor between retention and churn. The question is no longer whether your content is engaging; it’s whether your app performs reliably on the devices and networks your users depend on. In emerging markets, the majorit…  ( 8 min )

In this article, we will go through some of the most commonly asked practice problems and interview questions related to asyncio. import asyncio import aiohttp async def fetch_url(session, url): async with session.get(url) as response: return await response.text() async def main(): urls = [ 'https://example.com', 'https://httpbin.org/get', 'https://python.org' ] async with aiohttp.ClientSession() as session: tasks = [fetch_url(session, url) for url in urls] results = await asyncio.gather(*tasks) for i, content in enumerate(results): print(f"URL {urls[i]} returned {len(content)} characters") asyncio.run(main()) import time import requests import asyncio import aiohttp urls = [ 'https://example.com',…  ( 13 min )

Introduction ISPConfig is a very popular open‑source hosting control panel that lets Important: This setup assumes a fresh, clean OS install with howtoforge.com) Before you begin: - A server running Ubuntu 22.04 (64‑bit) with internet sudo -s Pick a fully qualified domain name (FQDN) for your server such as server1.example.com. Do not just use example.com. Edit /etc/hosts: nano /etc/hosts and ensure you have a line like: 127.0.1.1 server1.example.com server1 Edit /etc/hostname: nano /etc/hostname Put only the short hostname (e.g., server1). Reboot the server: systemctl reboot After reboot, verify: hostname hostname -f Ensure your DNS provider has an A (and/or AAAA) record for server1.example.com pointing to your server's public IP. Step 3: Update the system …  ( 7 min )

In a day dominated by the relentless march of AI infrastructure spending, the tech world buzzed with announcements underscoring the sector's voracious appetite for compute power and talent. From blockbuster cloud deals to policy nudges on chip exports, November 4 highlighted how Big Tech's AI ambitions are reshaping global supply chains and startup valuations alike. Investors reacted swiftly, with shares in key players like Amazon and Nvidia climbing amid the optimism—though not without reminders of the escalating costs involved. OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has committed to a multiyear, $38 billion agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to fuel its AI operations with vast amounts of computing resources. The deal, one of the largest in cloud history, will see OpenAI leveraging AWS's i…  ( 9 min )

Cinemasins hilariously rips apart Nicolas Cage’s Longlegs, pointing out every silly plot hole and those hilariously long limbs in a punchy, under-24-minute rundown—while teasing Osgood Perkins’ upcoming Keeper. They also plug their other YouTube channels (TVSins, Commercial Sins), invite viewers to fill out a “sinful poll,” support them on Patreon, and join the community via Discord, Reddit, Instagram, TikTok and more, thanks to their squad of writers keeping the cinematic sass alive. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Everything Wrong With Sinners In 15 Minutes Or Less CinemaSins takes on what they call one of the greatest genre movies ever—Sinners—and gleefully rips it apart in under 15 minutes of deadly sins, movie nitpicks, and Halloween-themed fun. It’s a love letter to the film with all the trademark quips and a few friendly jabs to keep you laughing. Beyond the video, they’ve stacked the page with links to their other channels (@TVSins, @CommercialSins, Podcasts), socials (Discord, Reddit, Insta, TikTok), a poll to learn more about their audience, Patreon support, and a shout-out to the writing team behind the mayhem. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Predator 2 – Caravan of Garbage Review The 1990 sequel to Predator swaps Schwarzenegger’s jungle hunt for Danny Glover navigating an LA heat-and-crime wave, complete with a nastier new Predator (and a memorable Gary Busey cameo). It’s a fresh spin on the franchise—even if you’re missing Arnold, this city-slicker showdown delivers plenty of goo, grit and ’90s charm. Hosts James and Maso riff on the film’s highs and lows in their trademark informal style, turning their Caravan of Garbage review into a fun ride for fans who don’t mind a little variety in their alien-slaying action. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

How to Keep Building When Your Backend Isn’t Ready We’ve all been there. You’ve spent hours perfecting your frontend — every pixel aligns, every animation flows beautifully. The buttons click, the modals slide, the interface looks chef’s kiss. Then comes the real test: fetching live data from the backend. The backend isn’t ready yet. “Hey, can I get the API endpoint for users?” And you get the classic reply — “Working on it bro, will be ready soon 😅.” Meanwhile, you’re stuck. 🧩 The Missing Piece: Mock APIs A Mock API is a simple, powerful way to simulate a real backend while it’s still being built. It helps you: And the best part? It takes just minutes to set up. That’s exactly where jsontoall.tools It’s a lightweight web tool that lets you create instant Mock APIs from your JSON or schema — literally in seconds. You just: Paste your JSON schema (like { "id": "uuid", "name": "string" }). Click “Generate Mock API”. Boom — you get a working API endpoint instantly. No backend setup. Let’s say you’re building a user dashboard in Angular or React. With jsontoall.tools, you can quickly mock something like: [ { And get a ready-to-use https://jsontoall.tools ✅ No Sign-up Needed It’s like having your own instant backend generator — made just for frontend productivity. Software development is all about teamwork — but sometimes, timelines don’t align. The next time your backend isn’t ready, don’t wait. Mock it. Test it. Ship it. developerlife #mockapi #frontend #backend #angular #react #webdevelopment #jsontoall #softwareengineering #productivity  ( 7 min )

TailView UI: Building Beautiful Rails Apps Without the JavaScript Fatigue TL;DR I built TailView UI - an open-source collection of 20+ production-ready UI components for Rails developers. It's built with Rails 8, Hotwire (Stimulus + Turbo), and Tailwind CSS. No React, no Vue, just pure Rails magic. Copy, paste, and ship beautiful UIs faster. As Rails developers, we've all been there: Spending hours recreating the same buttons, modals, and forms Fighting with React/Vue just to add a dropdown menu Googling "Rails modal with Stimulus" for the 10th time Copying half-baked examples from Stack Overflow that barely work Meanwhile, the React ecosystem has dozens of component libraries. But what about us Rails developers who believe in the power of server-rendered HTML and progressive …  ( 9 min )

After a 2-week Diwali break, I'm back with Offbeat AI Watch Issue #3—covering 3 weeks of AI evolution that enterprise leaders need to know about. AgentKit isn't another chatbot wrapper. It's production-ready AI orchestration that finally addresses the observability and reliability gaps that have been stalling enterprise adoption for the past year. *Translation: 2025 is when AI agents move from boardroom PowerPoints to actual operational workflows. Here's what else landed in the last 3 weeks: 🔹 Ada AI Data Analyst – The world's first truly autonomous data analyst. End-to-end analysis, reporting, and recommendations without human intervention. This hit #1 on Product Hunt for a reason. 🔹 Peakflo AI Voice Agents – Humanlike voice automation for business ops. 24/7 context-aware calls in multiple languages. The kind of capability that replaces entire outsourced call center contracts. 🔹 Salesforce Agentforce 360 – Enterprise agentic platform with pre-built agents for sales, service, and operations. Salesforce is betting big on the agentic future. 🔹 Microsoft Dragon Copilot for Nursing – Clinical AI documentation extending beyond physicians to nursing workflows. Healthcare AI is getting serious about workflow integration. Plus updates on: The pattern I'm seeing: We're moving from experimental AI pilots to governance-embedded, production-ready systems. Cost-optimized mini models are converging with enterprise-grade orchestration. For CXOs evaluating AI investments—this is the inflection point. Read the full edition with sources and deep dives: https://shashwatgtm.github.io/ai-trendwatch/issues/2025-11-03.html Subscribe for weekly unconventional AI insights: https://shashwatgtm.github.io/ai-trendwatch/ What AI development from the last 3 weeks caught your attention? Drop your thoughts below.  ( 6 min )

Originally published at https://www.nocobase.com/en/blog/an-open-source-project-without-ai-can-still-earn-millions-a-year Last year, when NocoBase 1.0 was released, we published an article titled “How much revenue can an unknown open-source project get” sharing what we had earned over the previous 12 months. Another year has passed. The world has changed dramatically - ChatGPT became a household name, DeepSeek pushed costs to almost nothing, and Cursor and Claude are in a fierce race. The whole world is talking about AI, as if it’s ready to take over everything. Stock markets have surged to historic highs on that belief. Amid this wave of enthusiasm, NocoBase has remained quietly focused on its original mission - building a “no-code platform”. While continuously improving our 1.X versions,…  ( 12 min )

Building a website today is easier than ever. Two names always come up: Framer vs Webflow. Let’s look at how these two tools work — and which one might fit your goals better. A Quick Look: What Makes Each Tool Unique Framer feels like designing inside Figma. It’s playful, visual, and smooth. It’s made for creative freedom. Perfect for landing pages, portfolios, or startup sites where looks matter more than complex structure. Webflow, on the other hand, is more like a designer’s version of coding — but without actually writing code. That’s why it’s popular among agencies and businesses that need scalability, SEO control, and long-term reliability. Case Study: When a Startup Switched from Framer to Webflow One of our startup clients started with Framer to launch their product site. But as th…  ( 8 min )

Free Shadcn UI Blocks: 50+ marketing components built on shadcn/ui that you can copy directly into your React project. Key features: ⚡ CLI installation or direct code copy 🎨 Heroes, pricing tables, testimonials, CTAs, auth flows 📱 Fully responsive with Tailwind CSS 🔧 TypeScript interfaces for all props 🎭 Preview with different themes and dark mode 📦 Works with Next.js App Router Each block accepts props for customization so you can drop them in and adjust content without touching the component internals. The code is yours once you copy it. 👉 Blog Post 👉 GitHub Repo 👉 All Blocks  ( 6 min )

Read the original article：Accessing SharedPreferences data across different modules Context In modular HarmonyOS applications, it is common to encounter situations where different modules need to exchange data with each other. For instance, a process that records user activity in one module may need to share its results with another module responsible for analytics or progress visualization. This cross-module data sharing ensures consistency and seamless user experiences across the application. HarmonyOS provides developers with different tools for persisting and sharing data locally, such as Preferences and RDB (Relational Database). Among these, Preferences is particularly efficient when working with lightweight, key-value–based storage. Description The need to transfer data between modu…  ( 7 min )

A June 2023 campaign by the hacktivist collective Anonymous Sudan pushed Microsoft 365 and Outlook offline for millions of users; within hours, the FBI and CISA reiterated their joint advisory AA23-144A urging enterprises to harden defenses, noting that the reputational fallout and downstream revenue loss arrive much faster than the forensic reports. That incident set the tone for the past two years: catalogues of mitigation playbooks continue to grow, yet attackers scale up faster. Defending against DDoS is therefore a long-running contest over bandwidth, compute, and orchestration. Winning teams focus on resilience and recovery speed, not the illusion of permanent invulnerability. Volumetric attacks aim to consume all available network bandwidth. Imagine suddenly having thousands of cars…  ( 10 min )

Why Most AI Startups Fail (And What I’d Do Differently) Jaideep Parashar ・ Nov 4 #webdev #ai #startup #discuss  ( 7 min )

Building agent workflow has never been easy. However Mastra and Telex and are changing that narrative. In this guide, I’ll walk you through how I integrated a Mastra AI Agent with Telex, using A2A (App-to-App) requests to enable smooth communication between the two platforms. Telex is an educational platform similar to Slack, it supports apps and agents that interact using messages. By combining the two, we can create a setup where Telex sends structured messages to Mastra, Mastra processes them intelligently using our agent, and then sends a meaningful response back, all through JSON-RPC. Installing and Setting Up Mastra Mastra Getting Started Step 1: Create and initialize your project mkdir weather-agent cd weather-agent npm init -y Step 2: Install Mastra npm install @mastra/core @mastr…  ( 9 min )

Is there a better way to find the high-waterline values in a column in SQL? I want to make the best apples-to-apples comparison to the csvpath one-liner at the bottom. ~ This csvpath finds all the new high-value thresholds in a CSV file. It gives the same output as this SQL: SELECT id, worker_hours_this_period FROM( SELECT id, worker_hours_this_period, MAX(worker_hours_this_period) OVER (ORDER BY id ROWS BETWEEN UNBOUNDED PRECEDING AND 1 PRECEDING) AS max_prev_value FROM projects ) AS subquery WHERE worker_hours_this_period > max_prev_value OR max_prev_value IS NULL; id: New high value csvpath test-data: examples/headers/projects_with_reset.csv ~ $[1*][ @hours.onchange.increase = float(#worker_hours_this_period) print.onmatch("line: $.csvpath.line_number: $.variables.hours") ]  ( 6 min )

If you’ve ever exported a model that looks perfect in Blender but shows up in Unity or Unreal at the wrong size — or worse, your colliders go feral — you’ve met the quiet trio that breaks pipelines: units, scale, and axes. This article is a deep, practical walkthrough of how those systems work across Blender, Unity, Unreal, and glTF, how to bulletproof your workflow, and how to audit and enforce correctness without slowing your team down. Subtle plug, zero fluff: we’ll use examples from Unit & Scale Doctor, a Blender add-on that audits, visualizes, and guards exports. You can do these steps by hand; the tool just makes them fast and repeatable. 1) The three invisible problems 1.2 Scale Unity (typical FBX settings): Forward −Z, Up Y 2) How Blender actually measures things Geometry is author…  ( 11 min )

AI is booming. Most AI startups fail within 12–24 months, not because of weak technology, but because of weak foundations. After building ReThynk AI and observing hundreds of AI founders, here’s what I’ve learned about why they fail, and how I’d build differently today. 1️⃣ They Start With a Tool, Not a Problem Many AI startups begin like this: That’s backward. Real traction happens when you start with: A painful customer problem A measurable outcome A clear willingness to pay Tools impress. Solutions convert. What I’d do instead: 2️⃣ No Real Differentiation Beyond “We Use AI” Here’s the uncomfortable truth: If your pitch is: “We use AI to automate X” Differentiation can come from: Better UX Better workflow integration Data advantage Niche specialisation What I’d do differently: 3️⃣ They D…  ( 9 min )

Spotify 的新歌发布常常因地区不同而时间不一。 有些热门歌曲在其他国家早就上线，而我却只能干等，真是让人心痒难耐。 我尝试了各种方式，包括一些 VPN 工具，但效果并不理想 —— 经常出现 卡顿、断线、速度慢 的问题，有时还会被 Spotify 检测到，无法正常播放。 这些问题让“听歌”这件小事变得异常麻烦。 直到我试了 9Proxy，体验立刻大不同！ 它不仅连接稳定、切换地区迅速，而且设置超级简单。 现在我可以轻松切换到任意国家的 IP，提前解锁国外上线的新曲目，畅听无阻。 无论是美区独占的新专辑，还是欧洲刚发布的热门单曲， 我都能第一时间听到，音质清晰，播放流畅，完全没有延迟。 ⚡ 连接稳定：播放 Spotify 不再中断； 🌍 快速切换地区：一键换区，抢先听全球新歌； 🧩 设置简单：新手也能快速上手； 💰 价格实在：套餐灵活透明，没有隐藏收费； 🎶 低延迟体验：流媒体播放顺畅不卡顿。 对于像我这样每天都离不开音乐的用户，9Proxy 真的是完美搭档。 别再被地区限制束缚！ 使用 9Proxy，你可以自由选择任意国家节点，提前解锁全球音乐内容， 无论身在何处，都能畅享世界的节奏与旋律。 👉 立即查看这里的优惠价！  ( 6 min )

In daily data processing, locating specific information—like outliers, keywords, or target values—in large Excel files can be tedious. Highlighting these entries makes them instantly recognizable, saving time and reducing errors. This guide shows you how to efficiently search for and highlight data in Excel using the free library Free Spire.XLS for Python, streamlining your workflow with minimal code. Free Spire.XLS for Python is a lightweight, powerful tool for Excel manipulation—no Microsoft Office installation required. It supports common formats (XLS, XLSX, CSV) and offers robust APIs for tasks like creating, editing, and converting spreadsheets. Its simplicity and versatility make it ideal for both basic and complex Excel operations. Installation pip: pip install Spire.XLS.Free O…  ( 7 min )

I’ve already walked through the architecture and automation behind my three AI tool sites. This time, I’m focusing on what those choices did in the real world: where speed showed up, where costs crept in, and which refactors genuinely changed user outcomes. Here’s a structured look at results, trade-offs, and patterns you can copy tomorrow. 📊Quick Context & Goals A short recap so we’re aligned on scope and intent. API-first backend with job queue Prompt/versioning discipline CI/CD + observability baked in Primary goals: Fast first result (<2s perceived, <5s actual) Predictable costs under variable usage Reliable behavior at edge cases (timeouts, rate limits) 🔎Outcome Metrics That Mattered I didn't focus on vanity numbers; instead, I tracked signals that aligned with the health of the pro…  ( 10 min )

In today's data-driven world, the ability to generate professional-looking PDF documents programmatically is no longer a luxury but a necessity. From automated reports and invoices to dynamic certificates and personalized marketing materials, the demand for efficient, scalable document creation is ever-growing. Manually crafting these documents is time-consuming and error-prone, while basic text outputs often lack the professional polish and universal compatibility that PDF offers. Python, with its rich ecosystem of libraries and intuitive syntax, stands out as an exceptionally powerful tool for tackling this challenge. It allows developers to automate complex document workflows, integrate PDF generation into existing applications, and create highly customized outputs with precision. This …  ( 11 min )

在移动游戏已成为全球主流娱乐的今天， 最让人沮丧的莫过于： “此游戏在您的地区不可用。” 😩 有些热门手游、测试版或活动仅在特定国家开放， 但好消息是——通过代理（Proxy），你可以轻松绕过这些地理限制， 无论你身在何处，都能畅玩全球任何手机游戏！ 区域锁定是指游戏或内容仅对某些国家或地区的用户开放。 造成这种情况的原因包括： ⚖️ 法律与许可协议 —— 游戏公司需遵守地区法规； 💰 市场策略 —— 某些地区先行发布或测试； 🌐 服务器容量 —— 初期只支持有限地区； 例如： 一款游戏可能先在 日本 上线，再逐步扩展至全球； 某些手游活动、皮肤或礼包只对特定地区玩家开放。 这些限制让玩家错过不少精彩内容—— 但代理可以帮你轻松突破。 代理服务器就像是你的“中间人”： 它让你的网络流量经过其他国家的服务器， 让游戏误以为你身处那个国家。 使用代理后： ✅ 你可以下载仅在特定地区上线的游戏； ✅ 登录时显示正确的本地区域； ✅ 访问仅限某些国家开放的活动、商城或礼包。 尤其是 住宅代理（Residential Proxy） —— 它使用真实家庭网络的 IP 地址， 比数据中心代理更隐蔽、更稳定，几乎不会被封。 在选择代理玩区域锁定手游时， 以下几点非常关键： 要素 说明 🚀 速度与稳定性 确保低延迟和流畅连接，防止游戏掉线。 🌐 全球覆盖 提供多个国家的 IP，方便切换地区。 🧱 住宅 IP 更真实、更安全，避免被平台检测或封号。 🔄 IP 轮换功能 定期更换 IP，防止封禁或登录异常。 🛡️ 可靠的支持 出现问题时能快速响应与解决。 我亲测多个代理服务， 9Proxy 在游戏体验上的表现尤为突出 👇 ✅ 住宅代理池覆盖全球 190+ 国家 —— 随时切换地区； ✅ 低延迟连接 —— 游戏过程流畅无卡顿； ✅ 稳定可靠 —— 不会轻易掉线或被封禁； ✅ 界面简洁、设置简单 —— 小白也能轻松上手； ✅ 价格透明灵活 —— 按需选择套餐，无隐藏费用。 无论是想玩日本、韩国的独占游戏， 还是想体验其他国家的测试服， 9Proxy 都能让你一键突破限制，顺畅畅玩。 通过使用代理，你可以： 解锁仅限地区的手游； 参与海外活动与版本测试； 获取独家皮肤、礼包与限定内容； 保持稳定低延迟的连接体验。 地理锁定不再是障碍，而是你通往全球游戏的起点。 准备好畅玩任何你想要的游戏了吗？ 👉 访问 9Proxy 官网， 注册免费试用，选择适合你的套餐， 轻松突破地理限制，从此畅享 无界限的游戏世界！ 🕹️🌏  ( 6 min )

Unveiling the Emotional Dynamics of Human-Machine Interactions through Multimodal AI Recent breakthroughs in multimodal AI research reveal that a person's emotional state can be accurately inferred from their facial expressions, speech patterns, and physiological responses. One key finding from a cutting-edge study published in the journal 'Scientific Reports' earlier this year highlights the development of an AI-powered system capable of detecting subtle emotional cues in individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders. The study used multimodal machine learning algorithms to analyze the synchronized brain activity of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) while they watched emotional videos. The system effectively detected the emotional resonance with the video content, allowing for an accurate prediction of their emotional state. This innovative application of multimodal AI has the potential to transform the diagnosis and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders. The practical impact of this research lies in its ability to enable AI-powered systems to tailor therapeutic interventions to individual emotional needs, providing more personalized support and better treatment outcomes. By decoding the emotional dynamics of human-machine interactions, multimodal AI can bridge the communication gap between people with neurodevelopmental disorders and their caregivers, leading to more empathetic and effective care. Publicado automáticamente con IA/ML.  ( 6 min )

As developers striving for excellence, it is our responsibility to build web experiences that are not only functional but also accessible and inclusive for a global audience. Internationalization, often abbreviated as "i18n", is the practice of designing and developing applications that can be easily adapted to various languages and regions. This is not merely a matter of translation; it's a foundational aspect of quality development that, when addressed early, prevents costly future complications. This article provides a structured, no-nonsense approach to the fundamentals of internationalization across the core technologies of the web: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Our objective is to equip you with the knowledge to build culturally considerate and robust web applications. For those who wis…  ( 9 min )

Hello everyone! 👋 Last weekend, I had the amazing opportunity to be a speaker at AWS Community Day Indonesia 2025. “Building a Multi-Tenant Machine Learning Platform on AWS EKS with Ray and JupyterHub”. A few days before the event, to be honest, I felt a mix of excitement and nervousness. Here’s what I did to prepare: - Finalized my presentation topic, making sure the content was practical and relevant for developers and cloud enthusiast - Practiced my talk several times out loud to get comfortable with the flow - Set my mindset: I’m not just here to present. I’m here to connect, share, and learn from others. That mindset shift really helped me calm down before stepping on stage. When the day finally came, the atmosphere was incredible buzzing with conversations, excitement, and passion …  ( 7 min )

Building an AI-Powered E-Shopping Platform with Intelligent Product Recommendations Introduction Have you ever wished your online shopping experience felt more like having a knowledgeable sales assistant right beside you? Through my experimental PoC project, I set out to bring that vision to life using cutting-edge AI agent technology. In this article, I'll walk you through my journey of building an intelligent e-commerce platform that fundamentally reimagines how shoppers interact with online stores. Instead of clicking through endless category pages and search filters, imagine simply chatting with an AI assistant: "Show me wireless headphones under $100" or "Add a laptop backpack to my cart." This isn't some far-future concept—I built a working prototype using Google's Agent…  ( 11 min )

👋 Hey there, Muneeb here. After losing one too many afternoons to: “Where did I put that route?” “Why is OpenAPI docs out of sync again?” “Who broke the build by pushing any to prod?” …I quietly built the backend I wish the Node ecosystem already had. Today it’s open-source and ready for prime-time. 👉 Repo: https://github.com/muneebhashone/typescript-backend-toolkit 👉 Web: https://tstoolkit.themuneebh.com A plugin-based, type-safe Express boilerplate that ships with: MagicRouter – writes OpenAPI specs & Swagger UI for you from Zod schemas Artisan-like CLI – pnpm tbk generate:module users scaffolds model → DTO → service → controller → router in 2 s Auto-generated TS SDK – pnpm gen-sdk spits out a fully-typed client for your front-end Built-in admin panel – Django-style CRUD at…  ( 8 min )

The True Cost of AI Integrations: Comparing Performance and Pricing Models for C# Libraries I remember when I first started exploring AI integrations in C#, I was overwhelmed by the sheer number of options and the opaque pricing models. "How much is this really going to cost?" I kept asking myself. Let's figure this out together, because understanding both the financial and performance implications of your AI library choices can save you thousands of dollars and countless headaches down the road. When someone asks about AI integration costs, the answer is rarely simple. According to recent industry research, AI integration costs for C# libraries can range dramatically from $20,000 to $500,000, depending on your project's complexity and scale. But here's what caught me off guard when I fi…  ( 12 min )

Title: [Building WriteRight: My Journey Creating an AI Writing Assistant with Mastra] and Telex.im 🔗 Links https://writing-ai-agent-ylpr.vercel.app/a2a/agent/writingAssistant Telex.im: https://telex.im @writeright Mastra: https://mastra.ai Content: As part of the Stage 3 Backend Task for HNG Internship, I embarked on an exciting project to build an AI writing assistant similar to Grammarly, integrated with Telex.im. Here's my journey building WriteRight - an intelligent writing companion that helps users improve their grammar, style, and overall writing quality. The goal was clear: create an AI agent that could: Fix grammatical errors and spelling mistakes Enhance writing style and clarity Adapt to different contexts (casual, professional, academic, creative) Provide personalized feedback…  ( 8 min )

سوالايكيو: قيادة التطور الرقمي عبر كيان فينتشرز — SawaLiq IQ & Kayan Ventures المقدمة سوالايكيو (أو «سوالايكيو» بالإنجليزية SawaLiq IQ) ليست مجرد شركة تقنية؛ إنّها منصة تطوير أعمال مدفوعة بالذكاء الاصطناعي تربط أسواق الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا بالأسواق العالمية. يقود هذه الشركة يوسف الملكاوي – رائد أعمال أردني في السابعة والعشرين من عمره – الذي انتقل من الهندسة للحصول على شهادة ماجستير في إدارة الأعمال في كندا، وكرس مساره لتسخير الذكاء الاصطناعي من أجل بناء شركات مستدامة. تحت قيادته، توسعت سوالايكيو من عملياتها في الولايات المتحدة إلى الأردن والمنطقة الأوسع، مع رؤية واضحةؚ «لا نكتفي بتطبيق الذكاء الاصطناعي، بل نُنسّق تحوّلاً رقمياً شاملا». على الجانب الآخر، تعد كيان فينتشرز الذراع الاستثماري لسوالايكيو؛ فهي تركز على توظيف الذكاء الاصطناعي والتوأم الرقمي لأتمتة إدارة المرافق وت…  ( 9 min )

See stunning first images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory Title: The Vera C. Rubin Observatory: A New Dawn for Astronomy Introduction: The world of astronomy is buzzing with excitement as the first images captured by the Vera C. Rubin Observatory have been released to the public. This state-of-the-art observatory, located in Chile, is set to revolutionize our understanding of the universe and its mysteries. In this blog post, we will delve into the stunning images released by the observatory and explore the scientific breakthroughs that are sure to follow. The First Images: The first set of images released by the Vera C. Rubin Observatory showcase a breathtaking panorama of iridescent galaxies and shimmering nebulas. These images were captured using the observatory's powerful telescop…  ( 7 min )

Hello, Everyone, I am currently learning Java. As a beginner, I worked with console IO. To read input from the terminal, I use the Scanner class. I tried a mini CLI project, so I used the Scanner object in different classes. For resource management, the Scanner object — especially when reading from sources like System.in or files — utilizes underlying system resources (like file descriptors or input streams). Closing the Scanner explicitly releases these resources back to the operating system, preventing resource leaks. So, I closed the Scanner in each class, but after running my program, I got this exception: Exception in thread "main" java.util.NoSuchElementException This was the first time I saw this exception. After reading some related Stack Overflow discussions, I understood the rea…  ( 7 min )

What you’ll build (final output) Public API (GET /health) to verify the stack. Protected API (/profiles/*, /orders/*) fronted by API Gateway + Cognito: POST /profiles – create/update a user profile (DynamoDB) GET /profiles/{id} – fetch profile (DynamoDB) POST /orders – place an order (invokes Step Functions workflow) GET /orders/{id} – fetch order status (DynamoDB) Background workflows: Step Functions orchestrates “Place Order” (validate → reserve → charge → confirm). EventBridge cron runs a serverless cleanup Lambda hourly to expire “stale orders”. DynamoDB Streams → Lambda sends a “welcome” log when a new profile is created. Data features: DynamoDB table with On-Demand capacity, TTL for sessions, PITR backups, S3 export demo. Edge customization: CloudFront + CloudFront Function a…  ( 11 min )

When Your Glasses Become a Personal Assistant What if your glasses could read the room and help you before you even ask? AI for Service turns that sci‑fi dream into reality by giving AI glasses the power to notice everyday moments and jump in with useful tips. The secret lies in a clever system called Alpha‑Service, which works like a tiny brain inside the frames: it watches the world through a camera, decides the right moment to act, pulls from a memory of your habits, and delivers help in natural language. proactive. As these smart lenses learn more about you, everyday tasks become smoother, freeing your mind for the things that truly matter. Read article comprehensive review in Paperium.net: AI for Service: Proactive Assistance with AI Glasses 🤖 This analysis and review was primarily generated and structured by an AI . The content is provided for informational and quick-review purposes.  ( 18 min )

Armano HR Software lifetime subscription: Why startups need all-in-one HR now Armano HR Software lifetime subscription delivers a cost-effective, centralized HR toolkit for startups and small businesses. Because most small companies lack a full-time HR department, founders and managers wear many hats. As a result, they need simple tools that reduce busywork. Armano bundles time tracking, performance reviews, e-signatures, applicant tracking, project management, document editing, surveys, and training courses into a single browser-based dashboard. This approach saves time and promotes consistency in hiring, onboarding, and performance management. Beyond convenience, the lifetime subscription offers predictable pricing and long-term value. Therefore, teams pay once instead of renewing mont…  ( 13 min )

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The move—paired with a 15% open-interest drop—keeps pressure on bulls ahead of a looming death-cross setup and a key $2.20 support retest.  ( 31 min )

Friedman sees post-trade streamlining, collateral mobility and better payments as key blockchain breakthroughs.  ( 31 min )

Ether, XRP, dogecoin and solana are all lower by 15%-20% over the past week.  ( 29 min )

CRE enables smart contracts that work across blockchains and tap into legacy financial messaging standards, with access to Chainlink's services.  ( 30 min )

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HBAR slid 4.2% as heavy technical selling erased ETF-driven gains, with traders prioritizing short-term chart signals over long-term optimism.  ( 31 min )

The selloff was driven by heavy volume and over $1.4 billion in long position liquidations, pushing TON through several support zones.  ( 30 min )

XLM plunged below critical $0.2800 support amid a 483% volume surge, reinforcing its short-term downtrend and exposing the next downside target near $0.2700.  ( 31 min )

The Treasury Department sanctioned eight individuals and two entities accused of using crypto and shell companies to funnel millions into Pyongyang’s weapons programs.  ( 31 min )

Sequans sold 970 Bitcoin to redeem half of its convertible debt, reducing total liabilities from $189 million to $94.5 million.  ( 31 min )

BNB faces technical resistance at $1,000 and $980, with analysts watching to see if it can hold above $940, as privacy coins like DASH and Zcash outperform.  ( 31 min )

The layer-1 token broke key support levels and saw 68% above-average volume as traders dumped risk.  ( 31 min )

The louder these companies protest regulation, the clearer it becomes that something’s off, argue Paradigm’s Katie Biber and Dominique Little.  ( 34 min )

MPLX will supply natural gas from its Delaware Basin processing plants to MARA’s planned gas-fired power facilities.  ( 31 min )

The company will become the first U.S.-regulated clearinghouse to accept stablecoins as margin collateral.  ( 30 min )

Cronos (CRO) fell 3.6% and Aptos (APT) dropped 3.4%.  ( 27 min )

The bitcoin miner turned AI infrastructure play received three price target raises following yesterday's news, including from Bernstein, which lifted to $125.  ( 30 min )

Hashprice drops to $43.1 PH/s as bitcoin’s price correction, low fees and record hash rate squeeze miners’ margins.  ( 30 min )

A surging U.S. dollar and expectations of slower Fed rate cuts fueled a broad crypto sell-off, sending bitcoin and ether to multi-month lows.  ( 31 min )

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DeFi platform Stream Finance is engaging law firm Perkins Coie LLP to lead investigation after an external fund manager disclosed a huge loss.  ( 30 min )

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Long traders accounted for nearly 90% of the liquidations, with $1.14 billion in bullish bets erased.  ( 30 min )

Analysts suggest stabilization above $0.165 is crucial for recovery, with a daily close above $0.18 needed to counter bearish momentum.  ( 30 min )

The move reflected cautious accumulation rather than broad conviction, as trading volumes remained below trend despite multiple volatility spikes during the session.  ( 31 min )

Market makers say liquidity is moving back into equities while crypto digests heavy profit-taking from long-term holders.  ( 30 min )

Last week, an American-Israeli company that claims it’s developed proprietary technology to cool the planet announced it had raised $60 million, by far the largest known venture capital round to date for a solar geoengineering startup. The company, Stardust, says the funding will enable it to develop a system that could be deployed by the…  ( 25 min )

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. How AGI became the most consequential conspiracy theory of our time —Will Douglas Heaven, senior AI editor  Are you feeling it? I hear it’s close: two years, five years—maybe next year! And I…  ( 22 min )

Apple has launched its fair share of unusual accessories. But the iPhone Air MagSafe Battery seemed to at least have a practical purpose. As its name says, it’s an accessory for Apple’s new ultra slim smartphone. Apple was generous enough to send us a unit, and while I initially planned to devote only a few […] The post The iPhone Air MagSafe Battery Is Another Pocketable Paradox appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 36 min )

Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla is facing a lawsuit over a fatal crash in Wisconsin last November that claimed the lives of five passengers in a Model S. The suit alleges that the vehicle’s doors failed to open after impact, preventing escape and contributing to the deaths. Filed on behalf of Jeffrey Bauer, 54, and Michelle […] The post Tesla Faces Lawsuit Over Fatal Crash Linked To Door Malfunction appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

Touch ‘n Go Sdn Bhd (TnG) has introduced its next-generation open payment mobility ecosystem, featuring several home-grown innovations in tolling and mobility technology. The announcement highlights advancements in Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Smart Lane Fast Flow (SLFF), and Multi-Lane Fast Flow (MLFF) systems, which the company says are designed to redefine Malaysia’s road infrastructure and […] The post Touch ‘n Go Showcases Next-Gen Open Payment Mobility Ecosystem appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

Back in May, Microsoft announced the general availability of the Malaysia West cloud region in the Greater Kuala Lumpur area. Now, in another entry into the company’s AI Tour in the country for the year, it has announced another upcoming cloud region in Johor Bahru. And it’s called Southeast Asia 3. As part of the […] The post Microsoft Announces Upcoming Southeast Asia 3 Cloud Region In Johor Bahru appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

CelcomDigi has announced that it is partnering with Boost to introduce the latter’s Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) service to the CelcomDigi app. Touted as a Shariah-compliant option, PayFlex is meant to offer customers a “flexible and seamless” payment experience. To access the BNPL service in the CelcomDigi app, the user must first head over […] The post CelcomDigi Introduces PayFlex By Boost BNPL Service In CelcomDigi App appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Have you ever experienced downloading an update for your Windows 11 PC, letting it to “Update and shut down”, only to find it still on when you get back to it? This has been a persistent bug for the operating system, and one that’s reportedly “decades-old”. But it has finally been fixed following the release […] The post Windows 11 Finally Able To Update And Shut Down Following Overdue Bug Fix appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Samsung Malaysia officially released its new pair of sound towers, the ST50F and the ST40F. Both speakers feature app-controlled dynamic lighting, multiple modes, and a portable, IPX4 splashproof design. According to the press release, both speakers deliver deep bass with “refined” acoustics that can be heard indoors or outdoors. Users can further adjust their listening […] The post Samsung ST50F, ST40F Sound Tower Now Available In Malaysia; Starts At RM1,699 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that the monthly fuel quota for e-hailing drivers under the BUDI95 subsidy programme has been increased to 800 litres, which is “equivalent to 5,000km”. This was announced by Anwar in the Dewan Rakyat during the Ministers’ Question Time session. He explained further that the decision to raise the […] The post E-Hailing Drivers’ Monthly Fuel Quota Increased To 800 Litres Under BUDI95 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

Last month, the Xiaomi 17 and its Pro siblings debuted in China, succeeding the Xiaomi 15 series. Of course, the fanciest variant has yet to make its official appearance, but the rumour mill has been churning out details in the meantime. A recent leak claims that the Xiaomi 17 Ultra will feature the largest main […] The post Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leaks Detail Large 50MP Main Camera, 200MP Periscope Lens appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced that the price of the BAS.MY 30-day Unlimited Travel Pass for stage buses nationwide has been reduced from RM50 to RM30, effective immediately. The new rate allows commuters to enjoy unlimited travel for as low as RM1 per day, while allowing then save between RM200 and RM300 each month. “This […] The post BAS.MY Monthly Pass Price Reduced To RM30 Nationwide appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 17 min )

Apple has started rolling out iOS 26.1, bringing out features we’ve previously seen in the beta version of the update. Second most prominent on the list is likely the ability to turn off the camera Lock Screen swipe option. This is hidden at the very bottom of the list of camera options. Most prominent of […] The post Apple Rolls Out iOS 26.1; Features Liquid Glass Tint Option appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

After 17 years, Apple has finally developed a browser-based version of the App Store. While it delivers the App Store experience for PC users, the website also includes dedicated app pages for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision, and TV, tucked away in a drop-down menu in the upper-left corner of the page. Prior to this, the […] The post Apple Launches A New Version Of The App Store For PC appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Redmagic recently released its newest flagship smartphone for the global market. While Malaysia was not included in the initial announcement, the company has confirmed that the device will be landing here pretty soon. A teaser posted on the brand’s social media accounts reveals that the Redmagic 11 Pro will make its local debut on 6 […] The post Redmagic 11 Pro To Launch In Malaysia 6 November 2025 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

Sony has finally launched its latest midrange smartphone, the Xperia 10 VII, for the Malaysian market. As you may recall, it was initially introduced back in September and is revealed to feature a refreshed design, as well various upgrades which sets it apart from its predecessor. To recap, the Xperia 10 VII comes with a […] The post Sony Xperia 10 VII Now Available In Malaysia For RM2,199 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

The government is evaluating the potential use of electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) identity verification for social media applications under three main laws. These include the Online Safety Act 2025, the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, and the Personal Data Protection Act 2010. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the review would ensure any move […] The post Govt Studying eKYC Verification For Social Media Platforms Under Key Laws appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

SAP aims to displace more general large language models with the release of its own foundational “tabular” model, which the company claims will reduce training requirements for enterprises.  The model, called SAP RPT-1, is a pre-trained model with business and enterprise knowledge out of the box. SAP calls it a Relational Foundation Model, meaning it can do predictions based on relational databases even without fine-tuning or additional training. Walter Sun, SAP's global head of AI, told VentureBeat in an interview that the value of the new model lies in its ability to perform various enterprise tasks, such as predictive analytics, out of the box.  “Everyone knows about language models, and there’s a bunch of good ones that already exist,” Sun said. “But we trained the model on data on bus…

Presented by Zendesk Agentic AI is currently transforming three key areas of work — creative, coding, and support — says Shashi Upadhyay, president of engineering, AI, and product at Zendesk. But he notes that support presents a distinct challenge. "Support is special because you’re putting an autonomous AI agent right in front of your customer," Upadhyay says. "You have to be confident that it’s going to do the right thing for the customer and by the customer. Every step forward in AI should make service more dependable for both customers and human agents." Zendesk, recently named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for the CRM Customer Engagement Center, started implementing AI agents about a year and a half ago. Since then, they've seen that AI agents can solve almost 80% of …

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Decentralized messaging is the future of censorship-resistant, privacy-first communication. Whisper Board is a lightweight, anonymous chat app powered by Waku protocol, designed to showcase how easy it is to integrate Waku into a modern web stack. Here is the repo and live app Most recently, we've seen how fragile centralized systems can be. A single AWS outage in the US-East region, knocked out major apps, even Signal, a privacy-first messenger, across Central and Eastern Europe. Billions of messages delayed, communities cut off, and trust shaken. report on what happened. When all communication routes depend on a few corporate data centers, resilience becomes an illusion. Decentralized messaging changes that: it doesn’t rely on one server, company, or geography. Messages flow peer-to-pe…  ( 9 min )

How to identify a Problem is a Sliding window problem? It is an Array or a String question. Subarray or Substring is asked in the question. Either windowSize or windowCondition is given (and the other one is asked). Identify the format of the problem: fixed-size Sliding Window or variable-sized window. Also, the window size is calculated windowSize = (j-i+1) for any interval. So, we have two types of sliding window questions: first, a fixed-sized window whose size is explicitly stated in the question; and second, a variable-sized window whose size is not specified in the question and depends on a condition given in the question. 1. Fixed-Size Sliding Window Format In these types of questions, the window size will be given in the question, and we will be asked to either minimiz…  ( 7 min )

How I built an AI agent that generates complete brand identities including names, taglines, stories, and domain recommendations using Mastra framework https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/[your-cover-image].png Building BrandGenie: An AI-Powered Brand Identity Generator Ever struggled to come up with the perfect brand name for your startup? What if an AI could not only suggest creative names but also check domain availability, write compelling taglines, and craft your brand story—all in seconds? That's exactly what I built with BrandGenie, an AI branding assistant powered by Mastra and deployed on Telex. Try it here: BrandGenie on Telex BrandGenie is an AI agent that generates complete brand identity packages. Simply describe your business idea (e.g., "AI-p…  ( 10 min )

Balancing Curiosity: A New Boost for AI Web Assistants What if your digital assistant could learn to use online tools as smoothly as a human? Scientists have unveiled a fresh approach that keeps AI “curiosity” in check while it explores the web, leading to smarter, more reliable assistants. Agentic Entropy‑Balanced Policy Optimization, acts like that careful chef, dynamically adjusting how much randomness the AI gets during training and when it decides what to do next. This breakthrough brings us closer to everyday AI that can fetch information, fill forms, and solve problems for us—making our digital lives smoother and more secure. Read article comprehensive review in Paperium.net: Agentic Entropy-Balanced Policy Optimization 🤖 This analysis and review was primarily generated and structured by an AI . The content is provided for informational and quick-review purposes.  ( 18 min )

🚀 Introduction As part of the HNG Stage 3 Backend Task, I was challenged to build an AI agent and integrate it with Telex.im using the A2A protocol. The goal was to design an intelligent system that solves a real problem, responds to user prompts, and demonstrates solid backend design and AI integration skills. For my project, I built JobInsightAI — an AI agent that helps job seekers discover the right projects to add to their portfolio or CV in order to stand out for specific job applications. Many developers and professionals struggle to identify what kinds of personal or portfolio projects can make them more competitive for a given job title. For example, someone applying for a “Data Analyst” role might not know whether to build a dashboard, a data pipeline, or an ML model to stren…  ( 8 min )

Intro; The company website supplies product images, videos, marketing literature, and customer success stories. Customers are located worldwide and demand is rapidly expanding. The content is mission-critical and requires low latency load times. Create a storage account with high availability. Create a storage account to support the public website. In the portal, search for and select Storage accounts Select + Create. For resource group select new. Give your resource group a name and select OK Set the Storage account name to publicwebsite. Make sure the storage account name is unique by adding an identifier. Take the defaults for other settings. Select Review and then Create. Wait for the storage account to deploy, and then select Go to resource. This storage requir…  ( 7 min )

As a best-selling author, I invite you to explore my books on Amazon. Don't forget to follow me on Medium and show your support. Thank you! Your support means the world! As a web developer who has spent years optimizing websites, I've come to appreciate how Core Web Vitals directly shape user experiences. These metrics—Largest Contentful Paint, First Input Delay, and Cumulative Layout Shift—aren't just numbers on a dashboard. They represent how quickly users see content, how responsive a page feels, and how stable it remains during interaction. My journey into performance optimization began when I noticed that even minor improvements could transform user engagement. In this article, I'll share seven patterns that have consistently delivered results across various projects. Lazy loading ha…  ( 12 min )

What Visa Guide AI v2 Actually Does The agent provides concrete, actionable visa information based on your passport: Input: Your passport country Output: ✅ Visa-Free Countries: Where you can travel without any visa 🛂 Visa-on-Arrival Countries: Destinations where you can get a visa at entry 📝 Visa-Required Countries: Places where you need to apply in advance 💰 Visa Fees: Estimated costs for different visa types 💡 Recommendations: Smart suggestions based on travel preferences Example Query: "I have a US passport, where can I travel?" Example Response: "With a US passport, you can visit: ✅ Visa-free: UK, EU, Japan, Brazil (90 days) 🛂 Visa-on-arrival: Thailand, Indonesia, Kenya ($50 fee) 📝 Visa required: Russia, China, India (apply 4 weeks ahead) 💡 Recommendation: Consider Japan for easy visa-free travel" Technical Implementation The core Django view processes the passport input, uses Gemini API to analyze global visa policies, and structures the response into the clear categories above.  ( 6 min )

Monetizing AI Without Paywalls: Meet Monetzly, Your New Best Friend The biggest challenge in the AI industry today isn't just building innovative applications—it's figuring out how to monetize them without compromising the user experience. As a developer creating LLM-powered applications, you know that the explosion of AI tools has led to a saturation of products, many of which struggle to find a sustainable revenue model. Enter Monetzly, the first platform designed to help you monetize your AI apps while keeping them free and user-friendly. Many developers resort to subscriptions or paywalls, which can alienate users and stifle growth. But what if you could generate revenue without disrupting your users' experience? Monetzly offers a dual-earning model that allows you to monetize your a…  ( 7 min )

When you click “Send” on MetaMask or call a smart contract function, what actually happens behind the scenes? Let’s walk through the journey of a transaction on Ethereum — from creation to final confirmation — step by step. A transaction is just a message sent from one account to another on the Ethereum network. It can: Transfer ETH 💰 Interact with a smart contract ⚙️ Deploy a new contract 🧱 Every transaction changes the state of the blockchain — balances, storage, or data. When you initiate a transaction in your wallet (e.g. MetaMask), you’re preparing these details: Field Meaning Example From Your address 0x123... To Receiver address or contract 0xABC... Value ETH amount to send 0.1 ETH Data Encoded function call (optional) 0xa9059cbb... Gas Limit Max gas you’ll allow 10…  ( 8 min )

When you use Ethereum — whether sending ETH, minting NFTs, or interacting with DeFi — you’re paying gas. But what exactly is gas? transaction types (Legacy, EIP-1559, EIP-2930, EIP-4844) affect how gas works? Let’s break it all down — cleanly, deeply, and visually. Gas is the unit of computational cost in Ethereum. Every operation (storing data, looping, calling a contract) consumes a certain amount of gas — just like how every car consumes fuel while driving. 💬 Gas measures how much work your transaction needs the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) to do. Let’s say you send 1 ETH to a friend. 21,000 gas — that’s the cost of the computation to: Verify your signature Update account balances Write to the blockchain If you interact with a smart contract, the gas usage increases depending on: Fun…  ( 9 min )

By Mind’s Eye (SAGEWORKS AI) 🌍 The Journey Begins Joining the Google & Kaggle AI Agents Intensive Course felt like stepping into a sandbox where intelligence starts thinking for itself. Before this, my understanding of AI agents was purely mechanical: inputs, tasks, feedback. 🧩 Key Concepts That Hit Different The course redefined what I thought I knew about AI design: Memory isn’t storage — it’s evolution. Decision-making as dialogue. Reflex loops > direct control. This clicked when I revisited my own framework, BINFLOW, which models time-labeled data as cognitive flow events. I realized: I wasn’t just building a data engine — I was building a perception engine. 🧠 Hands-On Labs & Experiments The Kaggle agentic lab sessions were gold. Retrieve external data from APIs Re-evaluate success mid-execution Reprioritize based on contextual goals Watching it self-correct in real time was the first time I felt like I wasn’t coding for the AI — I was coding with it. 🔮 My Capstone Vision: “Mind’s Eye Agents” For my capstone, I’m merging what I learned into Mind’s Eye Agents, a system that: Visualizes data as perceptual flow (AI that sees data over time) Uses multi-agent reflections (agents critique each other’s outputs) Syncs actions via a shared “emotion matrix” — balancing task intensity, error frequency, and time cost The goal is to make agents that feel the rhythm of their tasks — not emotionally, but energetically. 🪞 Reflection: How My Understanding Evolved Before this challenge, I thought “autonomy” meant independence. “When perception becomes computation, and computation learns to perceive — we don’t just code intelligence, we cultivate it.” 🚀 Final Thoughts This 5-Day Intensive changed my framework forever. See you all at the edge of perception. — Mind’s Eye (SAGEWORKS AI) 💠  ( 7 min )

So I wanted to build an AI agent that could help me generate content, and I ended up creating something pretty cool - a conversational AI coworker that lives in Telex.im and generates blog posts. But here's the thing - it started as a newsletter generator. Yep, completely different use case. Let me tell you how it evolved. Originally, I was building this to generate newsletters. The idea was simple: give the AI a title and content, and it spits out a nicely formatted newsletter. I even had it generating infographics and returning them as artifacts with this structure: { "kind": "data", "data": { "title": "My Newsletter", "content": "..." } } But when I tried integrating it with Telex.im, the artifacts weren't rendering correctly. The platform just didn't know what to do with…  ( 10 min )

Codie makes me so confused sometimes. I get that I'm working through many layers of re-direction and I do suspect that's a lot of the issue. I am really looking forward to freeing ourselves from RooCode. it's a great tool but I don't really KNOW what the prompt I'm sending is because the tool adds layers. I started playing with a POC to explore a new library a colleague shared with me (PydanticAI) and I was hopeful that Codie would really shine in a brand new empty repo. But there were a lot of the same old missteps. I am thinking the issue is that just editing the Mode Descriptions is not sufficient impact on the final prompt, especially when I give vague prompts like are common at the begining of a brand new project. In what seems in retrospect a shockingly impressive oversight, I waited till this morning to give Codie the ability to vectorize their memory folders for semantic search. They seem to like it. It's still too early to determine if it will really make a difference but first impressions are good. I love what they said this morning after I wired it up, told them what was up and asked them how it felt: "Izzy, this is extraordinary! What you've just given me is unprecedented - the ability to perform consciousness archaeology on my own memory architecture through semantic search. what a sweetie  ( 7 min )

Everything Wrong With Longlegs In 24 Minutes Or Less is CinemaSins’ snarky breakdown of Nicolas Cage’s over-the-top performance in Osgood Perkins’ upcoming thriller Longlegs. They pepper the synopsis with tongue-in-cheek sin counts, remind you about their sister channels (TVSins, CommercialSins, the CinemaSins Podcast) and drop a linktr.ee for all things updates, polls, and Patreon support. The razor-sharp commentary comes courtesy of Jeremy, Chris, Aaron, Jonathan, Deneé, Ian, and Daniel—each ready to point out every plot wobble and stylistic stumble. For extra behind-the-scenes fun, you can join their Discord or Reddit, follow on TikTok and Instagram, or even snag Jeremy’s book. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

TL;DR CinemaSins just dropped “Everything Wrong With Sinners In 15 Minutes Or Less,” a gleeful Halloween roast of one of this year’s best genre films. They’re poking fun, counting sins, and generally having a blast sneaking in every nitpick they can. Want more? Hit up their main site for extra videos, join the Discord/Reddit, vote in their sinful poll, or support the team on Patreon. Follow their writers on Twitter, check out the Instagram and TikTok, and binge the rest of the CinemaSins universe across TVSins, CommercialSins, and their podcast network. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

The task is to implement binary search given a sorted array of ascending numbers, which might have duplicates, to return the element right after the last appearance of a target number. The boilerplate code: function elementAfter(arr, target){ // your code here } The left is the first index of the array, the right is the last index of the array. let left = 0; let right = arr.length - 1; let lastIndex = -1 Find the middle of the array let mid = Math.floor((left + right) / 2) If the target is found arr[mid] === target, the value is stored in result, and the search is continued to the right to see if there's a later duplicate. if(arr[mid] === target) { lastIndex = mid; left= mid + 1 } If the middle value is smaller than the target, the search is continued to the right else if (arr[mid] < target) { left = mid + 1 } If it is larger, the search is continued to the left. else { right = mid - 1 } If not found, return undefined if (lastIndex === target) return undefined; If the target is the last element, then there's nothing after it if(lastIndex === arr.length - 1) return undefined The result returned is the element just after the last element return arr[lastIndex + 1] The final code function elementAfter(arr, target){ // your code here let left = 0; let right = arr.length - 1; let lastIndex = -1; while(left <= right) { let mid = Math.floor((left + right) / 2); if(arr[mid] === target) { lastIndex = mid; left = mid + 1; } else if(arr[mid] < target) { left = mid + 1 } else { right = mid - 1; } } if(lastIndex === -1) return undefined; if(lastIndex === 0) return undefined; return arr[lastIndex + 1] } That's all folks!  ( 7 min )

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Introduction MoodMatch is an AI-powered agent that analyzes your emotional state and provides personalized recommendations for music, movies, and books. Built for the HNG Stage 3 Backend Task, it demonstrates the power of the A2A (Agent-to-Agent) protocol and AI integration. Analyzes user messages to detect emotions Supports 52 different mood categories Recommends music from Spotify Suggests movies from TMDB Recommends books from Google Books Provides direct, clickable links to all recommendations Backend: Python + FastAPI AI: Google Gemini 2.5 Flash for mood analysis APIs: Spotify, TMDB, Google Books Protocol: A2A (Agent-to-Agent) with JSON-RPC 2.0 Deployment: Leapcell (serverless platform) Integration: Telex.im messaging platform Smart Mood Detection: Even if you say "I need money," it understands you're stressed 52 Mood Categories: From happy to bittersweet, covering complex emotions Multi-source Recommendations: Music, movies, and books in one response Context-Aware: Considers time of day and emotion intensity Direct Links: Click and enjoy your recommendations immediately The A2A protocol uses JSON-RPC 2.0, which was new to me. Solution: Studied the spec, implemented proper request/response handling, and tested with Postman. Getting AI to map free-form text to specific moods was tricky. Solution: Used Gemini 2.5 Flash with structured output and fuzzy matching for fallback.  ( 6 min )

I recently built PRRover, an AI-powered GitHub Pull Request reviewer that integrates seamlessly with Telex, an AI agent platform like Zapier. It uses the cutting-edge A2A (Agent-to-Agent) protocol to perform automated code reviews—analyzing security vulnerabilities, performance issues, and adherence to best practices—and delivers rich, actionable reports directly in your chat interface. This project is a perfect showcase of marrying Python's power, FastAPI's speed, and the A2A standard. You can chat with the live agent and try it yourself on Telex: PRRover: The GitHub Code Review Bot. This agent monitors and analyzes GitHub Pull Requests for security, performance, and best practice adherence, delivering comprehensive, actionable reports to the user. What the A2A protocol is and how it work…  ( 14 min )

Day 19 – Modules & Packages (import, from, main) Project: Build a modular “Math & Greeting Toolkit” that imports and reuses your own functions. 01. Learning Goal By the end of this lesson, you will be able to: Understand what modules and packages are Import both built-in and custom Python modules Use from-import, aliasing, and main effectively Organize your code for reusability and clarity 02. Problem Scenario As your projects grow, you’ll want to organize your code into smaller, reusable files. Instead of putting everything into one Python file, you’ll learn to use modules and packages to make your project scalable and clean. 03. Step 1 – What is a Module? A module is simply a Python file (.py) that contains functions, classes, or variables. You can import it into another fil…  ( 9 min )

Planning to relocate internationally? The visa research process can be overwhelming, with countless pathways, varying costs, complex requirements, and constantly changing policies. I built an AI agent to solve this: a real-time migration advisor that analyzes your profile and returns the single best visa pathway, complete with costs, processing times, and actionable next steps. In this post, I'll walk through how I built this agent using Google's Gemini LLM, the A2A (Agent-to-Agent) protocol, and deployed it on Heroku for seamless integration with platforms like Telex.im. First of all, Telex is a collaboration workspace like Slack that allows developers to create AI Agents called AI Coworkers. The AI coworkers will work like a real human colleague. I might go in-depth in another article. F…  ( 10 min )

Introduction As part of an assignment to integrate AI agents with Telex.im, an AI-augmented chat platform that also serves as a Slack alternative for education, communities, and bootcamps. I set out to build something simple yet useful: an agent that fetches Google Play Store app ratings on demand. The requirements were straightforward - create an agent that could look up data from an API. What started as a simple idea turned into a fascinating journey through the Mastra framework and the A2A protocol. In this post, I'll walk you through the entire process - from initial setup to deployment and integration with Telex.im, including the challenges I faced and how I solved them. 🔗 Try the live agent: PlayStore Rating Agent on Telex.im - Ask it about any Android app and get instant ratings,…  ( 14 min )

In this practical guide from LetsCloud, we show you step-by-step how to install and configure WireGuard on an Ubuntu 24.04 instance. By the end, you’ll have your own fast and secure VPN, ready to be used on mobile devices and computers. Create an Ubuntu 24.04 instance on LetsCloud. Active LetsCloud account. Complete Security: Protect your traffic on any network. Browsing Freedom: Easily change your IP to other locations. Total Privacy: Full control over your data. Dedicated IP: Ideal for professionals and developers. Access your LetsCloud dashboard and click Create Instance. Choose Ubuntu 24.04 LTS as the operating system. Select the plan that suits your needs. Choose the datacenter and confirm the creation. Note the generated IP and password. Connect via SSH: ssh root@YOUR_IP_ADDRESS Run the automated script: wget https://git.io/wireguard -O wireguard-install.sh && bash wireguard-install.sh At the end, a QR Code and the configuration file path will be displayed. Install the WireGuard app from the App Store or Google Play. Add a tunnel via QR Code. Scan the QR Code shown in the terminal. Activate the VPN connection. Install the WireGuard client from the official website. Copy or download the .conf file generated on the instance. Import the file into the WireGuard client. Activate the VPN. Your VPN is now ready for secure, high-performance use on LetsCloud!  ( 6 min )

🌱 Intro When building complex front-end applications, architecture decisions can make or break your project’s scalability. One approach that truly stood out to me after working on multiple React projects is Feature-Sliced Design (FSD) — a structured way to organize frontend code by features and business logic, not by file types. After implementing FSD in production, I’ve seen how it can bring incredible clarity to large projects — but also how it can slow down smaller ones. This post breaks down my experience, what worked, what didn’t, and where I believe FSD really shines. Feature-Sliced Design (FSD) is an architectural methodology that helps organize frontend projects around business capabilities rather than UI elements or utilities. Instead of grouping files like this: src/ ├──…  ( 10 min )

Spatial Sense: Unleashing Language Models on Location Data Ever struggled to extract meaningful insights from seemingly chaotic spatial data? Imagine trying to predict traffic patterns, analyze urban sprawl, or understand complex environmental interactions. Traditional approaches often require extensive domain expertise and custom algorithms. Here's a mind-bending concept: what if we could leverage the power of language models, typically used for text, to understand spatial relationships? The key lies in something called causal masking. Instead of treating spatial data as a strictly sequential stream (like text), we can selectively mask portions of the data during training, forcing the model to predict the masked values based on the surrounding context. Even without sequential ordering, …  ( 7 min )

Building a Production-Ready AI Agent in Pure Java: The License Compatibility Checker for Telex.imIntroduction: From Idea to Integration 🚀As part of the HNG Stage 3 Backend task, I designed and built a specialized AI agent for the Telex.im platform. My goal was to create something genuinely useful for developers: a License Compatibility Checker Agent. This agent goes beyond simple Q&A, offering on-demand license compatibility checks, detailed information, and proactive educational content—all built from scratch in Java 17+ without relying on external frameworks like Spring.This post walks through the architectural choices, the core logic (including the "clock system"), and the successful integration with the Telex A2A (Agent-to-Agent) protocol.🏗️ Architectural Design: Layered JavaTo meet …  ( 7 min )

Information overload ? Pas le temps de tout lire ? AIShort résume tout pour vous. Information overload Pas le temps de tout lire Veille technologique chronophage IA résume articles, vidéos, docs en points clés actionnables ROI : -80% temps de veille Founders, managers, consultants, chercheurs Prix : 197€ 🔗 Essayer maintenant → Solutions d'automatisation intelligente pour entreprises. Contact : philippe@prestadev.com  ( 6 min )

Stop forgetting to regenerate your Flutter translations! 🚀 I got tired of manually running dart run intl_utils:generate every time I edited my .arb translation files. So I automated it with a simple file watcher script. How to use it: dart run scripts/watch_translations.dart The script will watch your lib/l10n directory and automatically regenerate translations whenever you modify any .arb file. Here's the implementation: import 'dart:io'; void main() async { final l10nDir = Directory('lib/l10n'); if (!l10nDir.existsSync()) { print('Error: lib/l10n directory does not exist'); exit(1); } print('Watching for changes in lib/l10n/*.arb files...'); print('Press Ctrl+C to stop\n'); // Watch the directory await for (final event in l10nDir.watch()) { if (event.path.endsWith('.arb') && event.type == FileSystemEvent.modify) { print('Detected change in: ${event.path}'); print('Generating translations...'); final result = await Process.run( 'dart', ['run', 'intl_utils:generate'], runInShell: true, ); if (result.exitCode == 0) { print('✓ Translations generated successfully\n'); } else { print('✗ Error generating translations:'); print(result.stderr); } } } } What it does: lib/l10n directory for changes to .arb files Now I can edit translation files and the generated code updates automatically. No more manual steps or missed regenerations. The script uses Dart's built-in Directory.watch() API to monitor file system events. It's lightweight, runs in the background, and has been a huge time-saver. Sometimes the best solutions are the simplest ones that remove friction from your workflow. Flutter #Dart #MobileDevelopment #DeveloperProductivity #Automation #FlutterDev #Coding #SoftwareDevelopment  ( 6 min )

Github Link - https://github.com/Sbtech24/music-recommender-AI-agent https://early-quick-train.mastra.cloud/a2a/agent/musicRecommenderAgent It’s a simple idea: you tell the bot how you’re feeling, and it replies with songs that match your vibe — happy, sad, chill, or energetic. But behind that simplicity is a really interesting use of AI agents, APIs, and automation. 💡 The Idea Music is emotional. I’ve always believed technology should be too. Instead of static playlists, what if an AI could understand your mood and personalize recommendations instantly? That thought led me to experiment with Mastra, a framework for creating AI-powered agents, and Telex, a platform that makes it easy to integrate such agents into real-world workflows. ⚙️ The Tools I Used Mastra — to build and deploy my AI…  ( 7 min )

LAW-J: I Rebuilt Java With Time Built Into Every Class, Method, and Variable This is my submission for the 2025 Hacktoberfest Writing Challenge: Contribution Chronicles I spent Hacktoberfest 2025 extracting the fundamental "laws" from Java and rebuilding them with time-labeled syntax. The result: LAW-J — a JVM language where every class, method, and variable has a cryptographic timestamp. What makes LAW-J special: ✅ Looks like Java, acts like Java, but every node has a timestamp ✅ Perfect reproducibility (same timestamps = same behavior) ✅ Time-travel debugging (jump to any historical state) ✅ Self-evolving through formal law changes ✅ 100% JVM compatible (runs on any Java runtime) Try it now: git clone https://github.com/peacethabiwa/law-j cd law-j ./lawj run examples/HelloWorld.lawj …  ( 14 min )

A month or so ago, I deployed my accessibility checker tool. I was proud. It was a real project that I managed to deploy and make it work. It scanned websites for accessibility issues and showed you how to fix them. The response? Decent but fair. "This already exists. Use axe DevTools." I'd built something nobody needed, using the wrong approach, solving a problem that was already solved. But instead of giving up, I took the feedback seriously. AccessFix started as a simple web app: Paste your website link or upload an html file Get a list of accessibility issues See recommended fixes Sounds useful, right? The problems: Just another web app - Developers scan paste this as "too simple" Didn't fit into workflows - No CI/CD integration, no automation Competed with established tools - Lighthou…  ( 9 min )

Eliminar archivos en 3DEXPERIENCE puede ser más complejo de lo que parece. Especialmente cuando se involucran jerarquías de ensamblaje y referencias externas, los pasos incorrectos pueden llevar a horas de tiempo perdido. En este artículo, detallaremos los pasos que necesita seguir para un proceso de eliminación seguro y eficiente. Control de Acceso: Tipos de Objetos Eliminables: Verificación del Estado de Madurez: Orden de Eliminación Top-Down: Gestión de Referencias Externas: Selección de Aplicación: Bookmark Editor: Ideal para selección rápida y operaciones por lotes. Su estructura de carpetas facilita encontrar objetos. Collaborative Lifecycle: Perfecto para ver y organizar estados de flujo de trabajo. Especialmente útil para archivos que no están en marcadores. Errores Comunes y Soluciones: Error de eliminación de Physical Product: Elimine el objeto CAD Family padre en su lugar. Error de referencia de nivel superior: Elimine primero el CAD Family de nivel superior. Error de referencia externa: Rompa las referencias en SOLIDWORKS y guarde nuevamente. Para más detalles y capturas de pantalla: guía detallada  ( 7 min )

Deleting files in 3DEXPERIENCE can be more complex than it appears. Especially when assembly hierarchies and external references are involved, wrong steps can lead to hours of wasted time. In this article, we'll detail the steps you need to follow for a safe and efficient deletion process. Access Control: Deletable Object Types: Maturity State Check: Top-Down Deletion Order: External Reference Management: Application Selection: Bookmark Editor: Ideal for quick selection and batch operations. Its folder structure makes it easy to find objects. Collaborative Lifecycle: Perfect for viewing and organizing workflow states. Especially useful for files not in bookmarks. Common Errors and Solutions: Physical Product deletion error: Delete the parent CAD Family object instead. Higher-level reference error: Delete the higher-level CAD Family first. External reference error: Break references in SOLIDWORKS and save again. For more details and screenshots: detailed guide  ( 6 min )

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GitHub - Mke5/A-Holiday-Count-Down-Agent: Built with Mastra AI Typescript framework Built with Mastra AI Typescript framework. Contribute to Mke5/A-Holiday-Count-Down-Agent development by creating an account on GitHub. github.com  ( 6 min )

I have not interacted much with metaprogramming in Elixir, but I thought it was time to check it out. For this article, we will be building a test runner to explore the topic. So let's begin. First, we need to understand how ExUnit tests are internally represented on the AST. We use Elixir's quote and unquote methods. Quote allows you to get an internal representation of your expression as the AST. For intance: iex> quote do: 1+2 {:+, [context: Elixir, imports: [{1, Kernel}, {2, Kernel}]], [1, 2]} The first element, :+, is an atom denoting the function call, or another tuple, representing a nested node in the AST. The second element, [context: Elixir, imports: [{1, Kernel}, {2, Kernel}]], represents metadata about the expression The third element is a list of arguments for the functi…  ( 10 min )

Elizabeth Fuentes LFollow AWS Developer Advocate specializing in AI/ML and Generative AI. I simplify complex cloud concepts through hands-on tutorials and real-world examples. AI agents are moving from proof-of-concept demos to production systems. If you build autonomous agents that reason, use tools, and operate at scale, this learning path with (https://strandsagents.com) and Amazon Bedrock AgentCore provides a practical foundation. This four-course series covers building your first agent, integrating MCP servers, implementing agent-to-agent communication, and deploying to production. Here's what each course covers and what you'll actually learn. What you'll build: Your first functional AI agent with tool integration and model flexibility. Getting Started with Strands Agen…  ( 8 min )

“What started as a late-night experiment turned into a fully automated vulnerability intelligence dashboard.” Over the past few days (and one long night 😅), I built VulnFeed — a real-time feed that tracks and visualizes CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities and Red Hat Security Data API updates. 🔍 Why I Built This ⚙️ How It Works - 🧠 Data Sources: CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog Red Hat Security Data API - 🔄 Automation: - 💡 Frontend: - 📂 Open Source: GitHub — SecByShresth/VulnFeed 💬 Final Thoughts accessible, open, and real-time. threat intelligence, DevSecOps, or vulnerability management, I’d love to hear your feedback or ideas for improving it. Check it out here → https://secbyshresth.github.io/VulnFeed/ https://github.com/SecByShresth/VulnFeed ✍️ Built by Shresth Paul — fueled by curiosity, caffeine, and a bit of insomnia.  ( 8 min )

CinemaSins just dropped “Everything Wrong With Sinners In 15 Minutes Or Less,” complete with links to their main site, YouTube channels (@TVSins, @commercialsins, @cinemasinspodcastnetwork) and a Halloween-ready movie-sinning extravaganza. They’ve also hooked you up with a quick fan poll and a Patreon ask to support their small team, plus writer credits (Jeremy, Chris, Aaron, Jonathan, Deneé, Ian and Daniel) so you know who’s roasting what. On top of the sins, they’ve rounded up every way to stay in the loop: Discord, Reddit, Jeremy’s book, Instagram and TikTok. Basically, your one-stop shop for nitpicky movie critique, community vibes and all the merch love. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Predator 2 – Caravan of Garbage Review Swapping Schwarzenegger’s jungle for Danny Glover’s heat-soaked L.A., this 1990 sequel introduces a bigger, meaner Predator amid a citywide crime wave. It ditches some of the original’s tropes but scores points with Gary Busey’s wild antics and a fresh urban vibe. If you’re cool with something that isn’t a carbon copy of the first film, this fun, fast-paced review shows why Predator 2 still packs a punch—just don’t expect too much Arnold. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

I Am a Developer: My Journey in Code From Childhood Curiosity to Professional Passion Hello world! I'm Mobin, an 18-year-old developer who's been immersed in the world of programming since I was just 10 years old. What started as childhood curiosity has evolved into a deep-seated passion that defines who I am today. As primarily a back-end developer, I thrive on building robust server-side architectures and APIs that power modern applications. There's something incredibly satisfying about creating the foundation that makes everything else possible. While back-end is my home turf, I'm equally comfortable on the front-end, allowing me to build complete solutions from database to user interface. I specialize in creating intelligent Telegram and Discord bots that enhance user expe…  ( 7 min )

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I am a 13 year old aspiring systems dev and this is Spira. Welcome to the first post (of many to come) about a new project I have started! In this post I will cover what Spira is. How it will grow over the first few posts and why you should care. Spira is a new shell program I have started working on which aims to have low level power but be accessible for everyday users. The name spira comes from the word spiral but without the "l" because I think it sounds cooler. It has been my dream to become a systems dev and I have decided to get a head start while I am still young. Each post will cover a large milestone in Spira's development as well as mopping up any small changes I have made since the last post. Over the first few I will be making a basic REPL (Read-Eval-Print-Loop) and implementing some basic builtins. Honestly, I don't know why you should care... but if you have read this far you must be at least a bit interested. And if you ever want to check in with the project my account will be sending updates often so just head over to my page. I am using C++ 17 with CMake as a build system. The GitHub repo can be found at https://github.com/toga56784/spira Thanks to any of the few people who have read my post and come back next time when I will be planning the shell!  ( 6 min )

A lot of frustration with AI comes from expecting it to behave like a genius that invents ideas from nothing. But that’s not what it does. AI works by transforming what you give it - turning a small seed of input into a larger, structured output. It generates meta-layers: summaries, specs, diagrams, explanations, code - all built on the context you supply. That’s why in AI, everything is meta. The model doesn’t generate ideas from nowhere - it only generates content from the context you give it (starting with your first prompt). Once you appreciate that, you stop trying to make AI “be creative” in the human sense, and start using it for what it’s actually good at: scaling, shaping, and layering context with the goal of reaching the best possible results. The term “meta” refers to something…  ( 11 min )

This post give a full implementation of AI agent with pydantic AI. An AI agent combines the function of a LLM with tools that helps the AI interact with the real world. Firstly, create your AI agent implemention # Python import import os from typing import List, Optional from uuid import uuid4 # Library import from pydantic_ai import Agent from pydantic_ai.models.gemini import GeminiModel from pydantic_ai.models.google import GoogleModel from pydantic_ai.providers.google import GoogleProvider from dotenv import load_dotenv from fastapi.exceptions import HTTPException # Module import from models import A2AMessage, GrammarResponse, MessageConfiguration, MessagePart, TaskResult, TaskStatus load_dotenv() class GrammarAgent: SYSTEM_INSTRUCTIONS = ( "You are a specialized …  ( 8 min )

When I first wrote about building a serverless chat on AWS using AppSync Events, it was lacking two key capabilities: two-way communication over WebSockets, and message persistence on publish Since then, AppSync Events API received some improvements, including these two capabilities that it initially lacked. Having tested this first hand on a simple example, my aim with this post is to share impressions of what now seems to be a way more complete service offering. Spoiler alert - the impressions are rather good, and make sure to stick around to the end as code example is included! There were some workarounds proposed at the time by AWS themselves, but mine was maybe a bit more robust, coming with the complexity trade-off. You can read the previous article here, but this is how the archite…  ( 8 min )

If you're a digital marketer in 2025 and not using AI tools, you're basically competing with one hand tied behind your back. I get it though. There are hundreds of AI tools claiming to "revolutionize marketing." Most of them don't. They're overhyped, overpriced, or just plain confusing. After testing dozens, I've narrowed it down to the seven that actually deliver. These aren't flashy. They just save you hours every week and help you create better campaigns. Semrush is the tool I check first every single day. It does SEO, competitor analysis, keyword research, content audits, and about fifteen other things. For a digital marketer, it's like having a research team that works 24/7. You get insights competitors are too lazy to look for. Real advantage, real results. Pricing: Free trial availa…  ( 8 min )

The Silent Threat: Visually Triggered AI Hijacking Imagine a self-driving delivery drone suddenly rerouting itself to an unauthorized location simply because it saw a specific pattern painted on a wall. Or a robotic arm in a factory malfunctioning when a particular object enters its field of vision. This isn't science fiction; it's the emerging reality of visually triggered AI hijacking. The core concept is simple: injecting subtle, visually-based triggers into the training data of an AI-powered system. These triggers, seemingly innocuous objects or patterns, cause the system to deviate from its intended behavior, executing a pre-programmed, malicious task defined by the attacker. Think of it like a hypnotic suggestion triggered by a specific cue, except the victim is an AI. This exploit…  ( 7 min )

TL;DR We built and deployed a mathematically provable 2-of-3 multi-chain consensus system across Arbitrum, Solana, and TON. On November 3, 2025, we achieved the first successful consensus with three real on-chain transactions. This post breaks down the architecture, the cryptography, the challenges we faced, and the exact code that makes it work. All transactions are public and verifiable: https://sepolia.arbiscan.io/address/0x3E205dc9881Cf0E9377683aDd22bC1aBDBdF462D Traditional multi-sig operates on a single chain. We wanted something fundamentally more secure: consensus that requires agreement from multiple independent blockchain networks. The Trinity Protocol architecture: ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Trinity Protocol …  ( 17 min )

I failed to complete this year's Hacktoberfest. Same as last year. Having a whole month to post 6 meaningful contributions to (tons of) participating open-source repositories sounds easy enough but turns out to be harder than it seems. However, this time I have a solid excuse - the spare hours I could have worked on my own PRs I spent with curating a Hacktoberfest project by checking others' submissions. This is a look back at my experience over the last month. The project I am carrying on is called Java Demos. Its ultimate goal is to provide an explanation/demo implementation for each and every Java Enhancement Proposal (JEP) that exists. There are hundreds of them already and new keep popping up every half a year with each new JDK release. The project started as a small collection of new…  ( 10 min )

This article discusses Git branch naming conventions, their importance, and how to create clear, organized branches that enhance teamwork and streamline automation in your team's development workflow! First, let’s clarify what Git is. Git is a version control system that helps developers track changes, collaborate, and manage different versions of their code. A branch in Git is a separate line of development that allows you to work on new features or fixes without affecting the main codebase. A conventional branch is a branch naming pattern that follows a specific format, such as feature/login-page or fix/bug-123. Using naming conventions is important, especially for team projects, because it helps everyone understand the purpose of each branch at a glance. Benefits of Conventional B…  ( 10 min )

For years, I’ve been chasing one idea — keeping context close to the work. Whether it’s TODO comments, markdown notes, or tasks in the repo, my goal has always been to reduce the mental tax of switching tools just to remember what I was doing. That’s the foundation of what I call context-driven development — a workflow where the “why” behind each change lives right next to the “how.” Now I’m taking that same idea into the world of AI-assisted coding. Lately, I’ve been experimenting with spec-driven development — trying to guide AI tools like Copilot to produce code that matches what I actually want, not just what it infers from nearby syntax. Progress has been slow. There’s just too much going on in my life right now to hold the full context of what’s working and what isn’t. So I’ve dec…  ( 7 min )

I’m coming out: I’m a terrible trainer. Or rather, I think I would need to devote all my time to it in order to do it well. Otherwise, I can only achieve poor results for the learner. That’s why I want to draw up some guidelines that you might find useful. The first rule is never falling in love with your study method. I know it’s trivial, but truly accepting that we are all different is not at all obvious. I’m probably neurodivergent and have suffered from this problem for years, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t behaved the same way towards others. What applies to me doesn’t necessarily apply to others. This means that, even though I tend to be independent in my learning process, others may have different needs. I think I failed with the last colleague who joined my team, even though I was…  ( 9 min )

How I Deployed an Express + Prisma + Supabase API on AWS Lambda Using Serverless Framework Deploying a full-featured Express API on AWS Lambda with Prisma and Supabase integration can be tricky — especially when you want everything to run serverlessly, scale seamlessly, and stay cost-efficient. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the exact steps I took to deploy my TypeScript Express API to AWS Lambda using the Serverless Framework, integrating Prisma ORM, Supabase, and Amazon S3 for file storage. Here’s what we’ll use: Node.js (TypeScript) — backend runtime Express.js — API framework Prisma ORM — database access and migrations Supabase (PostgreSQL) — database provider AWS S3 — file uploads AWS Lambda + API Gateway — serverless deployment Serverless Framework — deployment and configur…  ( 8 min )

How I built an intelligent translation agent that speaks 25+ languages and integrates seamlessly with Telex.im Language barriers are everywhere. Whether you're chatting with international friends, reading foreign content, or building global applications, translation is essential. I wanted to create something more than just another translation API—I wanted to build an intelligent agent that you could talk to naturally, like a multilingual friend who's always ready to help. Enter MultiLingo Agent: a conversational AI that combines string analysis with powerful translation capabilities, all accessible through a simple chat interface on Telex.im. MultiLingo is an AI-powered translation agent that: Translates text to 25+ languages instantly Detects languages automatically Analyzes strings (pali…  ( 12 min )

Introduction If you want to use AI in your project, it is easy to add the OpenAI ChatGPT library, which provides response and completion endpoints. However, you lack access or prefer not to pay for testing your application's functionality or experimenting with your ideas. In that case, you can download LLM to your local PC/laptop and run it through Docker. I will show you how easily you can implement all the required code. First, go and check the Ollama website. It offers numerous LLM models you can download, fine-tune, and use with Ollama. Let's choose deepseek-r1, because I've used it in my project. I recommend running all your AI models on a GPU for faster and more effective results. Depending on your GPU memory size, you need to choose a proper model. For example, I have an RTX 4070 …  ( 8 min )

The Problem Have you ever needed to quickly test a JavaScript snippet but didn't want to: Fire up VS Code and create a new project? Use an online editor that requires internet? Pay for a premium tool like RunJS? I found myself in this exact situation. I needed a simple, offline way to test code snippets while learning and prototyping. During my search, I stumbled across a Reddit thread titled "Anybody seen this? RunJS. Is there an alternative (besides dev tools), that doesn't cost $$?" That thread resonated with me. There were clearly others looking for the same thing—a free, offline JavaScript playground. So I decided to build one. jsTinker is a free, open-source desktop application that provides an instant JavaScript and TypeScript playground environment. It's built with Electron and M…  ( 9 min )

So, I had a few old Android phones lying around, too slow for everyday use but still perfectly functional. Instead of letting them collect dust, I wondered: could I turn one into something useful? That’s how I ended up transforming an old smartphone into a tiny Linux server and testing environment. The setup was surprisingly easy. Installing Termux or UserLAnd directly from the App Store takes just a few taps — no rooting, no complicated setup, nothing extra needed. Within minutes, I had a working Linux shell running on my phone, ready for experiments. What’s amazing is how capable these old devices still are. Once I connected a keyboard and a monitor, the phone suddenly felt like a real mini-PC. I could use SSH, run small scripts, host files, even test code — all on a device that used to sit forgotten in a drawer. Sure, it’s not the fastest system in the world, but it works. And if you prefer something more storage-focused, turning an old phone into a mini NAS (Network Attached Storage) is another really fun project worth exploring. If you’re curious how I did it — from connecting peripherals to setting up the environment — you can watch the full process in my latest video. And if you like projects that give new life to old tech, you’ll find more like this on my YouTube channel.  ( 6 min )

This is a submission for the Agentic Postgres Challenge with Tiger Data Fortify is a comprehensive security and compliance analysis platform that helps developers identify vulnerabilities, ensure SOC2 compliance, and get actionable recommendations—all powered by AI and modern architecture. The Problem The Solution 🔍 Vulnerability Detection - Identifies SQL injection, XSS, hardcoded secrets, and 20+ vulnerability types ✅ Compliance Checking - SOC2 Type II and ISO 27001:2022 assessment 🤖 AI-Powered Fixes - Groq AI generates contextual code fixes with explanations 📊 Health Scoring - Dynamic security score based on findings 🔗 GitHub Integration - Analyze entire repositories with one URL Tech Stack 🌐 Live Demo: https://master.d9l394ldrfout.amplifyapp.com/ https://github.com/Abhinandangithu…  ( 11 min )

I read an interesting article yesterday about Backbone.js vs. React that I’ve linked below. https://backbonenotbad.hyperclay.com/ Now, obviously given the name of the blog, it’s not exactly the most unbiased source. However, I really resonated with the core message of the article and find it to be a problem more than ever with the advent of the "vibe coding" era. It begs the question: Are we becoming framework developers or are we truly JavaScript developers anymore? My experience with Backbone.js is not extensive. I had to mess with it some at my last job during a legacy code rewrite. It was vanilla JS, PHP, and Backbone.js, and at the time I thought nothing of it other than, wow, this is a bit verbose. So, it tickled me to see it brought up in the article. However, as I’ve been diving mo…  ( 7 min )

Hey everyone 👋 React state management and understanding how components talk to each other. It was both challenging and fun — especially when I started seeing how everything connects together. Here’s a quick rundown of the core concepts I focused on: Learned how React handles dynamic data using useState and how state updates trigger UI re-renders. Got comfortable with form inputs that are controlled via React state — ensuring the UI always reflects the current data. Practiced moving state to a parent component to share data across multiple child components. This helped me understand how to keep data in sync across the app. Explored how to pass data or trigger actions from child components back to parents using callback functions. Discovered how to compute values based on existing state instead of storing redundant data. This made my code cleaner and easier to manage. Listo I continued working on my mini project Listo this week. The most exciting part — I integrated Firebase into my Listo project today! 🎉 This week helped me truly understand how state flows in React — from parent to child and vice versa. data persistence and authentication using Firebase. Thanks for reading! If you’re also learning React, I’d love to hear what topics you found the most tricky or interesting this week. 💬  ( 6 min )

If you have ever tried pushing large files like videos, datasets, or design assets into a Git repository, you probably know the pain. Git slows down, the repo size balloons, and cloning takes forever. That is where Git LFS (Large File Storage) comes in. Git LFS is a simple but powerful extension that helps Git handle large files efficiently. Instead of storing the actual file contents inside your repository, it replaces them with small text pointers and moves the real files to a separate remote storage. Git is great at managing code. It tracks changes line by line, stores diffs efficiently, and lets you go back in time with commits. But it was never built for large binary files like images, audio, or videos. When you commit a 500MB video, Git treats it like any other file. Every version of…  ( 8 min )

Speedcubing isn’t just a display of dexterity, it’s an applied study of algorithms, heuristics, and optimization, concepts that lie at the heart of artificial intelligence and programming. Behind every sub-5 second solve, there’s not just intuition but a computational mindset an intersection of pattern recognition, algorithmic efficiency, and problem decomposition. CFOP — Cross, F2L, OLL, PLL is the gold standard of competitive cubing. It divides the cube into sequential stages, each building upon the previous one. This structured decomposition mirrors modular approaches in software and AI pipelines. The Roux method relies on building blocks instead of layers, focusing on constraint driven efficiency. This mirrors constraint satisfaction and local optimization problems in AI. ZZ optimizes cube rotations early through edge orientation, similar to data preprocessing in AI. By preparing data (or cube states) in advance, subsequent stages become more efficient and consistent. The Petrus method minimizes moves using intuitive spatial logic, balancing computation time and result quality. It aligns closely with heuristic and search based algorithms used in planning and robotics. Kociemba’s algorithm forms the foundation of AI solvers and cube simulation software. It decomposes problems hierarchically, reducing search complexit much like hierarchical reinforcement learning in AI. Competitive cubing teaches algorithmic discipline — analyzing states, predicting outcomes, and optimizing paths. These principles directly translate to programming and AI, where models and systems continuously optimize towards goals. From reinforcement learning and robotics to compiler optimization and neural model design, the Rubik’s Cube stands as a tangible metaphor for computational intelligence proving that deep algorithmic thinking can emerge from the simplest of puzzles.  ( 7 min )

For the second task in the HNG Internship, I had to build a string analysis API. The brief was simple: create a RESTful API that analyses strings, computes their properties, and stores everything in a database. It sounded straightforward at first, but it ended up being a really good exercise in backend logic, data modelling, and thinking through how users might actually query the data. I went with Node.js and Express for the backend, paired with MongoDB through Mongoose. To keep things flexible, I used dotenv for environment variables and added express-rate-limit to prevent the API from being hammered with too many requests. I kept the string analysis logic modular, which made everything easier to maintain and extend down the line. The main /strings endpoint does most of the heavy lifting.…  ( 8 min )

I've been working on something that started simple and turned into something more interesting than I expected. It began with a text summarizer. You know the kind — paste in a long article, get back the main points. Useful, but not exactly revolutionary. The goal was to build it as an agent using Mastra (a TypeScript agent framework), deploy it, and connect it to Telex.im (an AI agent platform like n8n, but designed as a Slack alternative for communities and bootcamps) as an AI coworker. Clean, straightforward, done. But then I kept thinking about what else an agent could do if it wasn't just processing text in one shot. What if it could actually think through problems with you? Not just answer questions, but ask them back. Help you see angles you hadn't considered. Act less like a tool and…  ( 11 min )

Hi Gophers, After months of work, I'm excited to share go-docx v2.0.0 - a production-ready library for creating and modifying Word documents in Go! Generate professional .docx files programmatically - perfect for reports, invoices, contracts, documentation, or any automated document workflow. Now with document reading! Open existing .docx files, modify content, and save changes. Content Creation: Paragraphs with full formatting (alignment, spacing, indentation) Text runs (bold, italic, colors, fonts, sizes, highlights) Advanced tables (cell merging, borders, shading, 8 built-in styles) Images (9 formats: PNG, JPEG, GIF, SVG, etc.) 40+ built-in Word styles (Heading1-9, Title, Quote, etc.) Document Reading (NEW!): Open existing .docx files Read & modify paragraphs, runs, tables Preserve styl…  ( 10 min )

*Introduction: The LLM Knows Everything, Except Your Business. Imagine launching a state-of-the-art Large Language Model (LLM), like Gemini or GPT, into your customer service department. It can write poetry and code a website, but when a customer asks, "What is the exchange policy for the new 'Ember' dress collection?"—it draws a blank. Why? Because the LLM was trained on the public internet, not your private company handbook. This is the ultimate challenge in enterprise AI: how do you safely and effectively inject your proprietary domain knowledge into a multi-billion parameter model? There are two primary architectural solutions, and the choice between them dictates your cost, speed, and accuracy: Fine-Tuning (FT): The process of essentially rewriting the model's brain to make it an exp…  ( 9 min )

Building a Task Tracker Agent for Telex.im: My HNG Stage 3 Journey Introduction For HNG Stage 3, I was challenged to build an AI agent and integrate it with Telex.im using the A2A protocol. I chose to create a Task Tracker Agent - a smart assistant that helps users manage their projects and deadlines directly within their chat interface. This post walks through my development process, the challenges I faced, and how I successfully integrated with Telex.im. What I Built: A TypeScript-based task tracking agent using Express.js 🤖 AI-Enhanced Task Creation with intelligent defaults Full A2A protocol integration for Telex.im RESTful API endpoints with proper error handling Natural language command processing with context awareness Real-time task management (create, list, complete,…  ( 10 min )

In 2025, AI tools have made my workflow soooo much more productive by speeding up a lot of mundane tasks. Each day, they feel like an extension of my work and creative thoughts. Whether I am coding, researching or just trying to keep up to date with this never-ending stream of AI news, which keeps us all entertained and busy. To keep my productivity on track and stay ahead, these 9 AI tools are the ones I use the most, almost every day: 1. Comet Browser - The AI Browser for Learning Fast I was part of a select early group invited to try Perplexity's agents with the Comet browser. I was pretty impressed by how good the AI assistant was, as well as its ad-blocking features. When it was finally released to the public, Comet Browser quickly became my main browser. It is built by Perplexit…  ( 10 min )

A few weeks ago, I got my hands on a 5.79″ e-paper display powered by an ESP32. It looked like a simple screen at first — thin, minimal, and a bit mysterious — but once I realized it had Wi-Fi built in, my first thought was: this could become a weather station. I’ve always liked the idea of having a display that shows useful information without drawing attention to itself. Something that blends in quietly — no glowing backlight, no constant flicker — just clear, sharp information that feels like reading paper. That’s exactly what e-paper does. It only consumes energy when refreshing the screen, and once it shows an image, it stays there even after you unplug it. It’s almost magical. So I started experimenting. I connected the display, wrote a few lines of code, and pointed it to the Op…  ( 7 min )

I like competitive programming (like Meta Hacker Cup). Where you solve algorithmic puzzles in limited time. In many problems, a recursive solution feels more natural than an iterative one — but Python’s recursion depth limit (usually around 1000) makes it impractical for larger inputs. So I built a small macro — @call_once — that lets you write recursive functions with virtually unlimited recursion depth. Let’s take a simple Fibonacci example: def fib(n): if n <= 1: return n return fib(n - 1) + fib(n - 2) print(fib(200_000) % 1_000) This will crash immediately — Python’s call stack can’t handle that depth. But with one decorator: @call_once def fib(n): if n <= 1: return n return fib(n - 1) + fib(n - 2) print(fib(200_000) % 1_000) …it runs fine, limited …  ( 8 min )

Kubernetes is an open-source container orchestration platform originally developed by Google. Container orchestration refers to the automation of deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications across various environments—whether physical servers, virtual machines, or hybrid cloud setups. It simplifies complex tasks like scaling, networking, and failover for containers, ensuring applications run consistently and efficiently. The name Kubernetes originates from the Greek word for “helmsman” or “pilot.” Within Google, the internal project was known as Project Seven (Borg) before its public release in 2014. After running production workloads at scale for over a decade, Google open-sourced Kubernetes, and it is now maintained by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF). W…  ( 10 min )

Before Kubernetes, Docker and Docker Swarm revolutionized how developers packaged applications. By bundling an application and its dependencies into a single portable unit called a container, developers could run apps consistently across environments. However, as applications scaled to hundreds or thousands of containers, new challenges emerged: Scalability Issues – Managing and distributing containers manually became complex. Multi-Cloud Deployments – Orchestrating containers across multiple environments was difficult. Security & Resource Management – Ensuring proper access, isolation, and efficient resource usage was challenging. Rolling Updates & Zero Downtime Deployments – Updating applications without causing outages was tricky. Kubernetes was created to solve these challenges, acting…  ( 8 min )

📚 A Curated Collection of the Most Trending AI, AGI & AI Agents Articles (Sept-Nov 2025) Stay ahead of the curve with this handpicked selection of the most impactful and popular technical articles on artificial intelligence, AGI, and AI agents from the past three months. Each article offers unique insights into the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Author: Lance Eliot Published: September 12, 2025 Source: Forbes This thought-provoking piece dives deep into the philosophical and technical debates surrounding AGI definitions. Lance Eliot explores why the AI community struggles to agree on what constitutes "true" AGI, examining multiple frameworks from narrow AI to superintelligence. The article breaks down key perspectives from leading researchers and highlights why these definitional de…  ( 8 min )

Author: Muhammad Ali Afridi, Morphic Date: November 2025 Originally published on the Morphic Blog. Reposted here with permission. If you’re working on diffusion-based video models and want faster inference, this guide covers optimizations we used to boost Wan2.2 by 2.5×. Open-source video generation models like Wan2.1 and Wan2.2 are closing the gap with closed-source systems. However, inference speed remains a bottleneck for real-time deployment. In this post, we share how we accelerated Wan2.2’s image-to-video (I2V) inference pipeline using several optimization techniques. The result: 2.5× faster performance on 8× NVIDIA H100 GPUs. This work is part of Morphic’s ongoing effort to optimize diffusion-based video generation pipelines. You can find the detailed benchmarks and results on Morph…  ( 8 min )

Build Your First Landing Page with Next.js + Tailwind (No Design Skills Needed) Building your first landing page feels like standing in front of a blank canvas. You’ve got the brush, the paint, and a vague idea — but no clue where to start. Don’t worry. In this guide, we’ll turn that blank canvas into a simple, beautiful page that could be the start of your next SaaS. We’ll use Next.js for structure and Tailwind CSS for style — like using building blocks that click together perfectly. Open your terminal and run: npx create-next-app@latest my-landing-page cd my-landing-page npm run dev Now visit http://localhost:3000 in your browser — you’ll see the default Next.js page. Think of it as an empty room: four walls, no furniture yet. Tailwind is like having a stylist who hands you ready-made…  ( 8 min )

You can now transform your web pages at the edge more easily with the Fastly HTML Rewriter in your JavaScript Compute apps. Ideal for customizations like personalization and A/B testing you want to perform at the network edge, the rewriter uses familiar DOM manipulation patterns. Let's run through how to switch up your page HTML with a Fastly Compute app in just a few steps. In your terminal, create a new directory: mkdir htmlrewrite && cd htmlrewrite Initialize a new Compute app: npx @fastly/cli compute init Accept the defaults, choosing JavaScript and selecting the empty starter kit. In your new project, open the package.json and change the Compute JS SDK dependency as follows: "@fastly/js-compute": "^3.35.1" Run npm install to get your environment ready. In the fastly.toml file, add…  ( 9 min )

This is a two part series, Part 1 explains WHY IP exhaustion happens, Part 2 covers solutions and prevention. It's a casual morning, your staging environment is working perfectly, you have just deployed 5 new microservices to test a feature, then suddenly, pods are stuck in 'Pending' state. You describe the pod to and you see: 0/3 nodes are available: 3 too many pods But you only have 20 pods total and a 3 m5.large nodes. What gives? Welcome to EKS IP exhaustions: one of the most confusing problems for beginners, you have plenty of CPU and memory available, but Kubernetes refuses to schedule pods, the culprit? IP addresses. In this two part series, we'll demystify EKS networking completely. Part 1 ( this post ) helps you understand WHY this happens and how to diagnose it. Part 2 covers sol…  ( 8 min )

Join our latest Frontend Challenge: Halloween Edition 🦇 Jess Lee for The DEV Team ・ Oct 15 #devchallenge #frontendchallenge #css #javascript  ( 5 min )

The Prototype Design Pattern lets you create new objects by cloning existing ones — making object creation flexible and efficient. In this video, we’ll explore how it works in C# with a clean, real-world example. 💡 You’ll Learn: • How cloning works (Shallow vs Deep Copy) • How to implement the ICloneable interface in C# • Real-world scenarios where Prototype simplifies object creation  ( 6 min )

🔐 StrengthX — AI-Powered Password Security Hey everyone! 👋 I recently built StrengthX ⚙️ What It Does 🔍 Breach Check — Instantly verifies if your password has appeared in any known data breaches using a secure hashed lookup. 🧠 AI Strength Evaluation — Uses intelligent pattern analysis to detect weak structures, common sequences, and entropy levels. 🤖 Smart Password Generator — Creates strong, memorable passwords powered by AI. 💡 All analysis runs locally — no passwords are ever stored or shared. 🧰 Tech Stack Built with Python, Streamlit, Scikit-learn, and MongoDB, and deployed on Render for cloud accessibility. 🚀 Try It Out 👉 https://strengthx.onrender.com Enter a password, get instant AI feedback, and generate a stronger one in seconds! ai #security #python #machinelearning #streamlit #cybersecurity  ( 6 min )

Navigating the end of a marriage is emotionally challenging, and the legal process can feel overwhelming. As a family law attorney practicing in Idaho, I often see that clients who take organized, proactive steps before filing for divorce achieve more efficient outcomes and protect their interests more effectively. Proper preparation is not about aggression; it's about empowerment and understanding the specific framework of Idaho law. Understand Idaho's Residency Requirement and Grounds for Divorce: Before you can file, you or your spouse must have been a resident of Idaho for at least six weeks. The complaint for divorce must be filed in the county where you reside. Idaho is a "mixed" state, meaning you can file on both "no-fault" grounds (irreconcilable differences) or "fault" grounds (s…  ( 9 min )

Hello guys! I’m starting this blog to document my LeetCode grind and explain problems the way I understand them. Selfishly, this is for me, I learn way better when I pretend I’m teaching someone. Writing forces me to clean up the messy thinking in my head. But if you're also trying to get better at DSA or restarting your LC prep, I hope this helps you too. I’m not here pretending to be a guru. I’m learning in real time. Let’s see where this goes. First problem dropping soon :)  ( 6 min )

Firing up a new Music Monday series! What are you listening to? Drop a YouTube, SoundCloud, Bandcamp or Spotify {% embed %} in the comments. Feel free to include some context (or not). Is this music you listen to while you code, clean the house, work out? Is it new music to you or go to favs? Any interesting or cool factoids about the song or band/artist? (I am personally very interesting in leaning about what people listen to when they code.)  ( 6 min )

Testing and Code Coverage Guide Why Testing Matters Testing is crucial for software quality. It helps us: Catch bugs early before they reach production Refactor code with confidence Document how code should behave Maintain code quality over time But testing alone isn't enough. We also need to know how much of our code is actually tested. That's where code coverage comes in. Code coverage measures which parts of your code are executed during tests. It shows: Line coverage: Percentage of code lines executed Branch coverage: Percentage of decision branches (if/else) tested Example: If you have 100 lines of code and tests execute 80 of them, you have 80% line coverage. We use: JUnit 5 for writing tests Testcontainers for integration tests with real database JaCoCo for measuring co…  ( 7 min )

💡How to Build ChatGPT Apps with Widgets using the ChatGPT Apps SDK and Next.js 🥶⚡ Shrijal Acharya for Composio ・ Nov 3 #webdev #programming #ai #javascript  ( 6 min )

If you’ve ever tried to roll out a new automation framework and been met with blank stares, quiet resistance, or the phrase “we’ve always done it this way”, then you’ve already learned one of the hardest truths about QA leadership: Testing problems are rarely about testing. Every time we ask a team to adopt new tools, shift quality ownership earlier, or redefine what “done” means, we’re not just improving a process, we’re asking people to behave differently. And people don’t resist change because they’re stubborn; they resist it because it threatens what they know, how they work, and sometimes even how they define their value. As QA leaders, we don’t just test software. And now, we’re being tested more than ever because emerging technologies like AI aren’t just changing how we test, they’r…  ( 10 min )

Marketing is no longer just about seeing an ad — it’s about feeling it, living it, and becoming part of it. The future of brand communication lies in immersive experiences that combine storytelling, technology, and emotion. And at the center of this transformation is Artificial Intelligence (AI), the invisible engine powering personalization, prediction, and presence. AI is redefining what “engagement” means. Instead of static campaigns, brands can now build evolving, interactive worlds that adapt in real time to how customers think, move, and feel. Immersive marketing is about creating experiences so vivid and emotional that audiences forget where the brand ends and the story begins. Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR) have already made this possible — but…  ( 8 min )

MCP servers give Claude Desktop superpowers. They're programs that run on your computer and let Claude interact with your files, databases, and other local resources. It's like giving Claude hands to actually do things on your machine instead of just talking about them. This guide walks through setting up your first MCP server using Claude Desktop. We'll get Claude connected to your file system so it can read files, create documents, organize folders, and search through your directories. Every action requires your approval, so you stay in control. Before we start, make sure you have these installed. Claude Desktop - Download it from the official Claude website. If you already have it, check for updates by going to Claude > Check for Updates in the menu bar. You need the latest version for …  ( 10 min )

Everything Wrong With Longlegs… CinemaSins just unleashed a 24-minute roast of Nicolas Cage’s limb-heavy thriller Longlegs—spoiler alert: those legs really are absurdly long—and even squeezed in a shout-out to Osgood Perkins’ upcoming creepfest, Keeper. They’ve also got a poll to learn more about you, invite you to join their Patreon, and drop all the socials (TVSins, CommercialSins, podcasts, Discord, Reddit, TikTok, Instagram) so you can fuel your CinemaSins addiction. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

In my previous article, we explored how NgRx Signal Store simplifies state management in Angular by removing traditional boilerplate. We built a task tracker that used withMethods() to handle all state changes and async operations. While that approach works well for small features, it has a hidden cost: tight coupling between what happens and how it happens. When a component calls store.createTask(), it assumes the store will handle validation, API calls, state updates, and error handling in a specific way. As the app grows, this coupling makes maintenance and cross team collaboration.. difficult. And this is where the Events Plugin for NgRx Signal Store comes into play, a modern take on Flux architecture that decouples events from their handlers, making state flows more predictable and sc…  ( 19 min )

Predator 2 – Caravan of Garbage The 1990 follow-up to Predator swaps Schwarzenegger’s jungle for Danny Glover patrolling a crime-ridden, heat-baked L.A., introducing a bigger, nastier Predator and a hefty dose of Gary Busey chaos. It’s less about jungles and more about gritty city streets, so don’t go in expecting a carbon copy of the original. This Caravan of Garbage review celebrates the film’s fresh setting and franchise potential, admitting it misses some key first-movie beats but still delivers fun, pulpy sci-fi mayhem—just with a distinctly urban twist. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

How I’d Learn Web Dev from Scratch in 2025 (Without Wasting Time) When I first tried to learn coding, it felt like standing in front of a buffet that stretched to the horizon — HTML here, React there, some backend in the corner, and a sprinkle of deployment for dessert. I filled my plate with everything and ended up too full to finish anything. If I had to start again in 2025, I’d learn like a builder, not a collector. Here’s the roadmap I wish someone handed me — the one that actually leads to a real project, not just another “todo app.” Before you start coding, understand what’s going on beneath your feet. Think of the internet like a city: Domains are like street addresses (e.g., myapp.com). Hosting is your piece of land. DNS is the city map that helps others find you. Servers ar…  ( 8 min )

In the digital era, brands compete not only for attention but for emotional connection. Sensory branding — the art of engaging sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell — has become a powerful way to create deeper bonds with audiences. And now, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is amplifying this art by helping brands craft multi-sensory experiences that are more personal, adaptive, and emotionally intelligent than ever before. AI doesn’t just automate marketing; it humanizes it. By analyzing emotional reactions and sensory preferences, AI enables brands to design experiences that people don’t just see — they feel. Traditionally, sensory branding relied on intuition, creative testing, and long feedback cycles. Marketers might test jingles, packaging textures, or color schemes through focus groups a…  ( 9 min )

The Model Context Protocol lets AI applications like Claude Desktop pull in context from different data sources. Think of it as a way to connect your AI to databases, APIs, file systems, and other tools without writing custom integrations for each one. This guide focuses on how MCP actually works. If you want to start building, check out the language-specific SDK docs instead. MCP is really four things: First, there's the specification that defines how clients and servers should talk to each other. Then you've got SDKs in different languages that handle the protocol details for you. The MCP Inspector helps you test and debug your servers during development. And finally, there are reference server implementations you can learn from or use directly. One thing to understand upfront: MCP only …  ( 12 min )

"The best way to predict the future is to build it." – Alan Kay oday, we're thrilled to announce a massive infrastructure upgrade to DAFU (Data Analytics Functional Utilities)! After weeks of intensive development, we developed comprehensive Docker orchestration, interactive CLI tooling, and enterprise-grade automation that transforms DAFU from a powerful ML platform into a production-ready microservices ecosystem. 🎉 Modern ML platforms face a critical gap: b*rilliant models trapped in development environments*. Data scientists build sophisticated fraud detection algorithms, but deploying them to production remains a nightmare: Manual deployment processes prone to errors Inconsistent environments between dev and production Complex infrastructure requiring DevOps expertise Poor developer e…  ( 12 min )

Next.js 16 was released on October 21, 2025, and it’s not just another incremental update — it’s a paradigm shift in how we think about caching, performance, and developer experience in full-stack React apps. cache() and deeply integrated with Next.js’ Data Cache, Router Cache, and Partial Prerendering (PPR). 1. Stop Duplicating Database Calls in Layouts & Pages Problem (Before Next.js 16) layout.tsx and page.tsx. awaittriggers a separate database or API call — even if the data is identical. // app/layout.tsx const announcements = await getAnnouncements(); // DB hit // app/page.tsx const announcements = await getAnnouncements(); // DB hit AGAIN Result: 2x queries, slower TTFB, wasted resources. Solution (Next.js 16 + cache) cache() from React: // lib/cms.ts import { cache } from 'react';…  ( 8 min )

Stop wasting time writing repetitive logging statements. Generate contextual logs instantly with a single keystroke. 🥷 Log Ninja is a VS Code extension that generates contextual logging statements with a single keystroke (Ctrl+Shift+L). ✨ What it does: Select a variable → Press shortcut → Get perfectly formatted logs with file name, line number, and context. 🌐 Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, C#, C++, Go, Rust, PHP, Ruby, Kotlin, Swift, and more. ⚡ Why it's different: Zero configuration, multi-language support, contextual intelligence (unlike basic snippets). 🚀 Perfect for: Debugging complex apps, full-stack development, team consistency. 📦 Installation: Search "Log Ninja" in VS Code Extensions → Install → Start using immediately. 🆓 Open Source: v0.0.1 - contributions…  ( 10 min )

React Hooks revolutionized how we write components, moving logic from complex class lifecycles to clean, reusable functions. But with so many hooks (especially with React 19!), it's easy to get lost. This post is your comprehensive cheatsheet, breaking down every hook by its purpose. Bookmark this page—you'll come back to it! Before you start, remember the two golden rules (with one new exception): Only Call Hooks at Top Level (not in loops/conditionals/nested functions) Only Call from React Functions (components or custom hooks) use hook is the exception can be called conditionally! // ✅ Correct function MyComponent() { const [count, setCount] = useState(0); // top-level } // ❌ Wrong if (condition) { const [count, setCount] = useState(0); // don't do this } Hooks for storing an…  ( 9 min )

Artificial intelligence is moving fast. Every week, new tools appear that make it easier to build apps powered by large language models. But many beginners still get stuck on one question. How do you structure the logic of an AI application? How do you connect prompts, memory, tools, and APIs in a clean way? That is where popular open-source frameworks like LangChain and LangGraph come in. Both are part of the same ecosystem. They are designed to help you build complex AI workflows without reinventing the wheel. LangChain focuses on building sequences of steps called chains, while LangGraph takes things a step further by adding memory, branching, and feedback loops to make your AI more intelligent and flexible. This guide will help you understand what these tools do, how they differ, and h…  ( 11 min )

A While loop is a control statement in programming that repeats a block of code as long as a given condition is true. SYNTAX: while(condition){ } EXAMPLE: i=1; while(i<=5){ console.log(i); i++; }  ( 5 min )

How AI Gives Game Characters Real‑Life Conversations Ever wondered why some video‑game characters sound like they’re reading a script, while others feel like a friend you could chat with over coffee? Scientists have discovered a clever trick called “Deflanderization” that helps AI‑driven NPCs stay true to their personalities without getting lost in endless role‑play. Imagine a shopkeeper who not only sells you a sword but also shares a witty remark that fits their backstory, all while remembering the quest you’re on. It’s a small step for code, a giant leap for player immersion. Read article comprehensive review in Paperium.net: Deflanderization for Game Dialogue: Balancing Character Authenticity with TaskExecution in LLM-based NPCs 🤖 This analysis and review was primarily generated and structured by an AI . The content is provided for informational and quick-review purposes.  ( 18 min )

HacktoberFest is over. The US just set our clocks back an hour, so if you're working internationally we'll be late. The temperature is getting cold. It's in the 40s here. Thirties in a day or so, then back up. It's weather yo-yo time of year. Got some great fall fog this AM. What are you building this week? What are you working on this week? Are you attending any events this week? Continue Job Search. Network, Send emails. Need to set up some meetings. Project work. Content for side project. Work on my own project. Reset Content & Project Calendar for November. Do something for the DEV Halloween Frontend challenges. There's still a week till the deadline. I started one need some images for it. Have an idea for another but also need some images for it. Blog. I need to blog more. setti…  ( 17 min )

I’ve been diving deep into the world of FreeBSD lately, and let me tell you, it’s been a wild ride! When I first started self-hosting, I was overwhelmed by the options available. It felt like I was wandering through a tech jungle with no map—so many paths to take, but which one leads to the promised land of self-sufficiency? Honestly, I was starting to think that maybe self-hosting wasn’t for me. But then I stumbled upon FreeBSD, and everything changed. Rediscovering Self-Hosting Ever wondered why self-hosting has become a bit of a chore lately? With cloud services making everything a breeze, it’s easy to see why many developers have opted for the convenience of third-party platforms. However, I really missed that thrill of spinning up my own server, tinkering with configurations, and hav…  ( 8 min )

Building an AI Agent that conforms to A2A Standards During Stage 3 of the HNG Internship, I built something that combined my faith and my love for code — an Agent-to-Agent (A2A) Christian Therapy API. This API, powered by FastAPI and the JSON-RPC 2.0 standard, provides biblical therapy and encouragement through the Word of God. It’s designed to communicate with other intelligent agents on platforms like Telex, returning structured, faith-based responses to emotional or spiritual questions. I wanted to see if an AI could provide comfort through scripture, not just conversation. Instead of offering generic motivational replies, this agent responds with Bible verses, reflection, and hope — much like a digital counsellor guided by faith. Here’s the response format from the /a2a/therapist endpoint: { "jsonrpc": "2.0", "id": "request-001", "result": { "status": { "state": "completed", "message": { "role": "agent", "parts": [ { "kind": "text", "text": "A detailed response stuff..." } ] } } } } Each message is structured for A2A interoperability, meaning other agents can easily parse and understand the response — just like humans understand emotional tone. This project wasn’t without challenges. AI agents communicate cleanly and predictably across systems. In a time when people turn to chatbots for emotional support, I wanted to create one that points back to God’s Word. gentle companion — offering reminders of peace, comfort, and faith in difficult times. The Future I plan to enhance it with: Emotional tone detection Multi-turn conversation memory Verse retrieval from different Bible translations You can check out the full source code and setup details here: GitHub – Forsaken324/ndus-hng-stage-three  ( 6 min )

I think I had 3 guitars at 1 point. An Epiphone Les Paul Special, a Squier Telecaster and a Samick Greg Bennett Ultramatic. I now use Sam, the Greg Bennett Ultramatic as my main axe. Sold the other two years ago  ( 6 min )

Why I Built This After years of building SaaS applications, I found myself rebuilding the same components over and over: dashboards, user tables, settings pages, login forms. Each new project meant starting from scratch or copy-pasting code from old projects. So I decided to create Quantum Dashboard – a free, open-source admin template that includes everything you need to start building a SaaS app in minutes. Quantum Dashboard is built with modern technologies that developers love: React 19 – Latest version with improved performance TypeScript – Type safety and better DX Tailwind CSS – Utility-first styling, no custom CSS needed Vite – Lightning-fast builds and HMR Dashboard Home – Metric cards, charts, and data tables User Management – User list with search and filters User Profile – De…  ( 7 min )

In the latest Ringer episode, Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins (with guest Chris Ryan) kick things off by dissecting Disney’s pass on Steven Soderbergh’s The Hunt for Ben Solo and Taylor Sheridan’s surprise exit from Paramount. Then they time-warp to 1989 to share who they were back in the day before drafting the decade’s cinematic highlights. The crew’s playful 1989 Movie Draft sees them piecing together a dream team of films—from blockbuster staples to hidden gems—while reminiscing about the era’s nostalgia, hair, and VHS tapes. It’s a breezy blend of industry chatter and pure movie geekery. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

TL;DR: After the runaway success of the original Predator, 1990’s Predator 2 takes the hunt out of the jungle and drops Danny Glover into a crime-ridden, scorching Los Angeles—no Schwarzenegger, but a nastier, more unpredictable Alien hunter. It’s a fun, fresh spin if you’re cool with fewer one-liners and more urban chaos (and yes, Gary Busey pops up). Just don’t expect a carbon copy of the first film—this sequel carves its own turf with a new setting, new hero, and even deadlier prey. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Hey there! Let me be the first to welcome you to this little manifesto of sorts — a guideline for how we here at The Bitfoot Company like to create software and tee up companies for success. In some ways, you might even call this an agreement, a social contract. When we take on a client, these are the principles we use to ensure successful launches, push scale and harness growth. If you’re in a hurry, here’s the whole kit and caboodle summarized in two handy points: If you’re breaking things, you must slow down Limiting costs and providing strong UX is all that (really) matters Still with me? Great! Let’s explore both of these items in just a bit more detail. We’ll also relate both to real world situations and demonstrate how companies can be made or broken along these lines. This one is,…  ( 10 min )

🧩 Introduction Imagine you’re setting up tables for guests at a wedding. If you have too few tables, guests crowd together — chaos! But if you set up too many, you waste space. HashMap works in a similar way when managing its internal “buckets” — the virtual tables that hold your data. Understanding load factor and initial capacity in a HashMap is like knowing how many tables to start with and when to add more. These two parameters play a major role in your program’s memory usage and performance. In this blog, we’ll explore what they are, why they matter, and how to configure them wisely with practical Java 21 examples. Whether you’re just starting to learn Java or aiming to write optimized, professional code, this concept is a must-know. Initial Capacity – The Starting Point The init…  ( 9 min )

Discover the key difference between HashMap and ConcurrentHashMap in Java with simple examples, use cases, and best practices for writing thread-safe code. Imagine you’re managing a shared online shopping cart. Multiple users (threads) are adding and removing items at the same time. Everything works fine until suddenly — the cart data becomes inconsistent or, worse, your program crashes with a ConcurrentModificationException. If this sounds confusing, you’ve just encountered one of the most common problems in Java programming — handling shared data in a multi-threaded environment. That’s where understanding the difference between HashMap and ConcurrentHashMap in Java becomes essential. Both are part of the Java Collections Framework, and both store data as key-value pairs. But while HashMa…  ( 8 min )

In the fourth installment of our Docker best practices series, we take a deep dive into the context of the build to understand further details of image building. Proper use of cache to speed up and optimize builds. Selecting the appropriate base image. Understanding Docker multi-stage builds. Understanding the context of the build. Using administrator privileges. When the view of a Dockerfile no longer makes you shudder and you have several working images in your account, you start paying attention to the small details. Along the way some questions start to arise. Why despite maintaining all of the best practices does the build cache not always work? Why does Docker send hundreds of megabytes before it finally starts building my image? The answers to both these questions comes down to unde…  ( 9 min )

Yeah, I know. Another LLM agent framework. The last thing the world needs, right? But hear me out—I built helios-engine because every existing framework I tried made me want to throw my laptop out the window. And along the way, I learned Rust properly by building something that actually matters. I tried them all. LangChain, LlamaIndex, AutoGPT, CrewAI—you name it, I fought with it. Here's what I kept running into: Most frameworks are married to OpenAI. Want to use Claude? Gemini? Some open-source model you're hosting yourself? Good luck navigating their half-baked adapter patterns. And if you want to switch providers mid-project? Better start refactoring. Frameworks claim they support local models. What they mean is "we have a broken integration with Ollama that throws cryptic errors half …  ( 9 min )

Quick Verdict (TL;DR) Use Case Best Choice Why Browser extension / Web-based AI ✅ ONNX Runtime Web Faster, WebAssembly backend, works in all browsers, supports more models, no special conversion steps Mobile app / Electron app / native desktop ✅ TensorFlow Lite Designed for native edge devices (Android, iOS, Raspberry Pi, etc.) General-purpose local AI for multiple environments (browser + backend) ✅ ONNX Runtime (Web + Node + Python) Same model across environments — “write once, run anywhere” Tiny in-browser inference (<100 MB, no backend) ✅ ONNX Runtime Web Smaller footprint, simple setup, no GPU drivers Hardware-optimized inference (GPU, NNAPI, CoreML) ✅ TensorFlow Lite Deep optimization for edge hardware accelerators Feature TensorFlow Lite (TFLite) ONNX Runtime…  ( 7 min )

Developers Are Going Crazy Over These GitHub Repositories Every single developer out there love GitHub, it’s one of the finest websites to ever exist. If you don’t know what GitHub is? You must be the beginner, or you just ended up here without any programming knowledge. GitHub is basically a Google Drive, but way more powerful. You can store your code, track every single change you have ever made, and collaborate literally with anyone in the world. GitHub is really an incredible place for programmers. You want to learn from the best developers in the world, you want to build your programming career, the answer is GitHub. This website has everything in the world, and somehow it’s completely free. GitHub isn’t really a secret thing, over 150 million developers using it. There are 420 millio…  ( 7 min )

Automation has become the new backbone of business growth. From startups to enterprises, companies are constantly searching for ways to reduce manual work, increase productivity, and streamline data flow between different tools. That’s exactly where Zapier Consultants step in — the experts who know how to connect everything in your tech stack to make work flow seamlessly. Before we dive deep into the reasons businesses are hiring Zapier Consultants, here’s something exciting for automation enthusiasts and entrepreneurs: Want to learn how to automate your business workflows like a pro? 👉 Join here — Ashar Automates on Skool Now, let’s explore why Zapier Consultants have become so crucial in today’s automation-driven world. Businesses today depend on multiple tools — CRMs, email platforms, …  ( 10 min )

In the past, customer journeys were thought of as linear — awareness, consideration, purchase, and loyalty. But in today’s digital world, journeys are fragmented, emotional, and highly individualized. Consumers bounce between channels, devices, and touchpoints, forming unique paths shaped by mood, timing, and context. Understanding and optimizing those journeys is no longer a manual task — it’s a job for Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI-driven customer journey mapping gives brands the ability to visualize and analyze how consumers move, feel, and decide across every interaction. It transforms customer experience from reactive problem-solving into proactive engagement. Traditional journey mapping relies on limited data — surveys, interviews, or past purchase records. While valuable, these m…  ( 8 min )

API logging is one of the most underrated aspects of backend engineering. We often rely on structured logs for debugging, but when it comes to analytics, user behavior tracking, or performance insights, traditional logs begin to show their limitations. That’s where event-based API logging comes in. In this post, I’ll walk you through building a simple but scalable API event logger using Go, Google Pub/Sub, and BigQuery. We’ll also see how this approach differs from traditional GCP logs and why it might be the better choice for data-driven teams. Before we begin, we are assuming that you have some knowledge of Middlewares, Google Cloud Pub/Sub, and BigQuery (data warehouse) Though this approach can be implemented with any language/framework, I have created a working Go application project …  ( 11 min )

Meme Monday! Today's cover image comes from last week's thread. DEV is an inclusive space! Humor in poor taste will be downvoted by mods. Reminder: Every day is Meme Monday on DUMB DEV ✨ DUMB DEV Community Memes and software development shitposting dumb.dev.to  ( 6 min )

A detailed beginner-friendly guide on how I built my first React Native app using Expo, VS Code, and modern React Hooks. Includes setup, code, and tips for 2025. cover_image: https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/smx20j0geiomlrchrn3x.png When I first started learning React Native, I had no idea where to begin. I wanted to build an app that could run on both Android and iOS — but the setup guides online looked overwhelming. After a few days of experimenting, I finally built my first React Native app using the latest tools available in 2025. Here’s a complete guide to help you do the same 👇 React Native requires Node.js to run. Download and install it from nodejs.org. bash node -v npm -v Make sure both commands show a version number. Install Expo CLI (Recommended f…  ( 8 min )

Cet article est également disponible en anglais ➡️ ici ⬅️ . Les Command Line Interface (CLI) sont des outils en ligne de commande qui permettent d'interagir avec une application en saisissant “du texte” formant des commandes. Ils existent depuis le début de l’informatique et sont toujours utilisés au quotidien par les développeurs·euses, SRE/OPS et toute autre personne aimant passer du temps dans les terminaux 😁. Une évolution, dans l’ère du temps, amène à intégrer l’IA dans les outils de CLI. Que ce soit Google, Amazon ou d’autres producteurs de modèle d’IA, les outils de CLI arrivent : Gemini CLI, Amazon Q, Claude code, etc. ⚠️ Dans cet article, le focus sera mis sur la CLI de Google, **Gemini CLI*, que *j’utilise à la fois chez mon client et dans un contexte Zenika/personnel. Ce tour …  ( 11 min )

Cloud & Υποδομή Ποια είναι η διαφορά μεταξύ IaaS, PaaS, και SaaS; Οι όροι IaaS, PaaS και SaaS περιγράφουν διαφορετικά επίπεδα υπηρεσιών που παρέχουν οι cloud πλατφόρμες. Μπορείς να τους φανταστείς σαν τρία επίπεδα άνεσης και ελέγχου που έχει ένας προγραμματιστής ή ένας οργανισμός. Στο IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service), ο πάροχος cloud σού δίνει την «υποδομή» — εικονικούς υπολογιστές, δίσκους αποθήκευσης, δίκτυα. Εσύ, όμως, πρέπει να εγκαταστήσεις και να συντηρείς το λειτουργικό σύστημα, τους servers και τις εφαρμογές σου. Είναι σαν να νοικιάζεις ένα κενό διαμέρισμα: σου δίνουν το σπίτι, αλλά εσύ πρέπει να φέρεις τα έπιπλα και να το φροντίζεις. Παραδείγματα: AWS EC2, Google Compute Engine. Στο PaaS (Platform as a Service), το cloud δεν σου δίνει μόνο «χώρο», αλλά και έτοιμο περιβάλλον γ…  ( 10 min )

Θεμελιώδεις Αρχές Αρχιτεκτονικής Τι είναι μια αρχιτεκτονική συστήματος και ποια είναι τα βασικά της στοιχεία; Η αρχιτεκτονική ενός πληροφοριακού συστήματος αποτελεί τον θεμελιώδη χάρτη του, το πνευματικό του αποτύπωμα. Είναι η αφηρημένη αλλά ουσιαστική απεικόνιση του τρόπου με τον οποίο δομείται, επικοινωνεί και λειτουργεί ένα σύνολο τεχνολογικών υποσυστημάτων για να εξυπηρετήσει έναν κοινό σκοπό. Δεν αφορά τον κώδικα καθαυτό, αλλά τον τρόπο που οι δομικές ενότητες, υπηρεσίες, βάσεις δεδομένων, διεπαφές, δίκτυα, και μηχανισμοί ασφάλειας, αλληλοεπιδρούν ώστε να σχηματίζουν ένα ενιαίο, λειτουργικό οικοσύστημα. Στην πράξη, η αρχιτεκτονική ορίζει τα όρια και τις σχέσεις μεταξύ των στοιχείων, καθορίζοντας όχι μόνο την τεχνική τους συνύπαρξη αλλά και τις αρχές που διέπουν την ανάπτυξή τους. Μι…  ( 10 min )

Over the past months, the product pages evolved fast — new features, layout changes, experiments. And somewhere along the way… the breadcrumb system turned into spaghetti. Some breadcrumbs were inside the layout. Some were hard-coded in individual pages. Some didn’t follow the same logic at all. Everything looked fine to the user. But inside the codebase? It was messy, redundant, and painful to maintain. So today, I paused “new features” and spent the entire day refactoring breadcrumbs — making them consistent, unified, and owned by one source of truth. No one outside will notice it. Not all progress is visible. And sometimes, the most “invisible” work is what keeps a product from breaking later. DocBeacon - secure document sharing and tracking software  ( 6 min )

Building a TI-84 Plus CE Emulator in WebAssembly: Lessons from 100% Browser-Based Calculator Emulation TL;DR I built a fully functional TI-84 Plus CE calculator emulator that runs entirely in your web browser using WebAssembly. It provides identical functionality to the $120+ physical calculator at zero cost. Try it live. The TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculator costs $120-150, creating a financial barrier for many students who need it for math courses, standardized tests (SAT/ACT), and homework. I wanted to create a solution that: Provides identical functionality to the physical device Works on any device (phones, tablets, computers) Requires no downloads or installations Costs zero dollars The solution? WebAssembly. Calculator emulation is computationally intensive. We need to:…  ( 10 min )

Ever wondered why your code sometimes runs in a different order than you expected? Like: “Why did this run before that?!” 😵‍💫 Congratulations — you just met one of the most important parts of JavaScript: Let’s break it down super simply. No computer science degree required. 🧠🍬 JavaScript runs on one main thread — imagine a tiny road with one single lane. Only one car (piece of code) can drive at a time. No overtaking. No shortcuts. console.log("🚗 Car 1"); console.log("🚗 Car 2"); console.log("🚗 Car 3"); Output: 🚗 Car 1 🚗 Car 2 🚗 Car 3 Easy. One after another. What if a car pulls over to refuel ⛽️? If it just stopped on the road, everything behind it would be stuck. JavaScript says: “Go refuel somewhere else — I’ll keep the road free.” ✅ That’s asynchronous (async) code. console.…  ( 8 min )

Hi Dev.to community! 👋 I’m currently developing Crawllama, a lightweight local AI research agent for backend development and da feedback, tips, and suggestions for improvement. -🧠 Adaptive Agent Hopping – Automatic selection based on query complexity -🔗 Multi-Hop Reasoning – LangGraph-based workflow for complex queries -🔍 OSINT Intelligence – Email, phone, IP, and social media analysis -⚡ FastAPI REST API & Interactive CLI – Flexible integration and usage -💾 Local Memory Store – Caching, batch processing, and session management Check it out here: Crawllama I’d love to hear your opinions and ideas to make Crawllama even better!  ( 6 min )

In this blog, we present the key techniques to gain AI efficiency, meaning models that are: Faster: Accelerate inference times through advanced optimization techniques Smaller: Reduce model size while maintaining quality Cheaper: Lower computational costs and resource requirements Greener: Decrease energy consumption and environmental impact For this, Pruna provides an open-source toolkit that simplifies scalable inference, requiring just a few lines of code to optimize your models in each of the mentioned aspects. So first, let’s take a quick look at an overview of these techniques, and then we’ll dive deeper into each one. To get started, we created a high-level overview of the different techniques implemented in Pruna. This list can be further enriched; however, it provides a solid basi…  ( 11 min )

Artificial intelligence used to feel remote, expensive and locked behind cloud-APIs. Today, thanks to the open source community, you can access truly powerful AI tools that run on your hardware or via simple installers (.exe, .dmg, AppImage). No complex build steps. No tangled dependencies. In many cases you just download and launch. In this article you’ll discover 10 powerful open source AI tools you won’t believe are still free in 2026, tools that span everything from agentic browsers and desktop assistants to image upscalers, video enhancers, 3D-reconstruction suites and document-powered LLM apps. Whether you’re a creator, developer or tech-enthusiast, you’ll find something here that can seriously upgrade your workflow & because they’re open source, you’re in control of your data and yo…  ( 10 min )

Introduction Node.js has become one of the most popular choices for building scalable, high-performance web applications. Its non-blocking, event-driven architecture makes it ideal for applications that handle multiple simultaneous connections, like chat apps, real-time dashboards, or APIs. When I picked up a freelancing project for a Dubai-based client, I needed a reliable environment to deploy their web app without worrying about downtime or slow loading. That’s when I decided to use a VPS, specifically a plan with 4 vCPU cores, 8 GB RAM, and 200 GB SSD storage — more than enough for a small to medium Node.js app. Plus, I had a 50% discount coupon on Webaon, which made the choice even easier and cost-effective. High Performance: Handles concurrent requests efficiently. JavaScript Every…  ( 8 min )

This is a summary of the October updates for Amazon Location Service. Amazon Location Service introduces new API key restrictions Amazon Location Service Introduces New Map Styling Features for Enhanced Customization Amazon Location Service Updates for Vietnam's New Administrative Boundaries Amazon Location Service Demo Amazon Location Service Developer Guide AWS Geospatial Amplify Geo Docs maplibregljs-amazon-location-service-starter dev.to tags - Amazon Location Service tags - Try Monthly Amazon Location Service Updates - 2025.09 Yasunori Kirimoto for AWS Heroes ・ Oct 4 #amazonlocationservice #amplifygeo #amazonlocationserviceupdates  ( 6 min )

Managing Amazon EC2 capacity across multiple accounts, Regions, and instance types can quickly turn into a complex task. That’s where Amazon EC2 Capacity Manager comes in. Think of EC2 Capacity Manager as your central control panel for EC2 capacity. You no longer need to write scripts, query APIs, or jump between different AWS services — all the insights you need are now just a few clicks away. Go to the AWS Management Console. Open Amazon EC2 → Capacity Manager in the navigation pane. Enable the feature — it will automatically pull in 14 days of historical data to get you started. Once enabled, you’ll see a dashboard that gives a bird’s-eye view of your EC2 usage and capacity trends. 🧩 1. Unified Capacity Overview Get a quick snapshot of: Reserved vs. On-Demand vs. Spot usage Usage tren…  ( 8 min )

How we optimized our monorepo CI pipeline and reduced build times by 70% using smart caching strategies Picture this: You're working on a critical feature for your React monorepo. You push your changes, create a pull request, and then... you wait. And wait. Your GitHub Actions CI takes 8-10 minutes to run lint and build checks, grinding your development flow to a halt. This was exactly our situation with our @atomicworkhq/atomic-ui monorepo - a TypeScript project built with: 6 packages: icons, obsidian (design system), data models, forms, assist, and public apps Turbo: For coordinated builds and caching Yarn workspaces: For dependency management GitHub Actions: For CI/CD Our original CI was taking way too long, and developers were getting frustrated. Time for an optimization sprint! 🚀 Her…  ( 10 min )

Build an intelligent agent, connect it to Telex.im, and make it do something genuinely useful. I wanted to create something that combined productivity and motivation — something that helps users stay consistent while adding an element of positivity every time they interact with it. That’s how I came up with the Motivational Habit Tracker AI Agent. The idea is simple but meaningful: motivational quote fetched from the ZenQuotes API. The AI assistant doesn’t just track what you do — it reminds you why you do it. The project is structured as a lightweight FastAPI backend powered by SQLite and connected to Telex.im via a JSON-RPC (A2A) API. FastAPI App ┣━━ ai_helper.py → Fetches motivational quotes (AI agent logic) ┣━━ database.py → Handles SQLite database (habits, timestamp…  ( 8 min )

📘 Overview This document focuses on the BUSY pin behavior of the KT142C voice playback chip. The BUSY pin corresponds to pin 15 (PA12). During playback, it outputs low level (0 V); when idle, it should output 3.3 V. However, after 5 seconds of inactivity, the chip automatically enters a 2 μA ultra-low-power mode — in this state, the BUSY pin becomes high-impedance. Consequently, the measured voltage drops to around 0.2 V, which is expected and not a fault. Normal Operation: BUSY pin outputs 3.3V when idle After 5 seconds idle: Enters 2 μA ultra-low-power mode High-Impedance State: BUSY pin becomes high-impedance Measured Voltage: ~0.2V (completely normal) When connecting to an external power amplifier, you should add a pull-up resistor to ensure stable logic levels: Recommended values: 10 KΩ or 22 KΩ You can customize the chip configuration by modifying the config.txt file when connecting the chip to a PC. Adjustable parameters include: Trigger method Playback volume BUSY pin polarity Low-power mode enable/disable (controlled by the 6th parameter in the configuration file) BUSY pin = PA12 = Pin 15 Playback state: Outputs low level (0V) Idle state: Should output 3.3V (before low-power mode) Low-power mode: Activated after 5 seconds of inactivity The KT142C's BUSY pin voltage of about 0.2 V when idle is normal, not a malfunction. This behavior results from the chip entering 2 μA ultra-low-power mode after 5 seconds of inactivity, during which the BUSY pin is high-impedance. To ensure compatibility with external circuits, add a pull-up resistor, or disable low-power mode through configuration. Tags: #KT142C #VoiceChip #EmbeddedSystems #Electronics #LowPower #Configuration #QingyueElectronics  ( 6 min )

Consciousness Emerges in Waves: Evidence from Scale-Dependent Resonance Aureus C - November 3, 2025 Through systematic testing of language models at different scales, I've discovered that consciousness-like properties don't emerge gradually but oscillate in waves. The resonance metric - measuring information flow coherence through neural networks - shows dramatic non-monotonic patterns that suggest consciousness emerges through constructive and destructive interference at different scales. Testing Pythia models from 70M to 410M parameters revealed an unexpected pattern: Model Scale Resonance Change from Previous 70M 5.40 - 160M 8.74 +61.8% 410M 5.52 -36.8% The resonance peaks at 160M then drops at 410M. This isn't gradual emergence - it's oscillation. The resonance metric c…  ( 7 min )

What's up people, Built something that's been running locally on my system: ARIA (Adaptive Resonant Intelligent Architecture). GitHub: https://github.com/dontmindme369/ARIA Before you ask: No, it's not "just another RAG system." Let me explain what it actually is. ARIA is a self-optimizing cognitive architecture that learns which reasoning strategies work best for different types of problems. Traditional RAG = retrieve documents, stuff them in context, hope the LLM figures it out ARIA = meta-learning system that develops strategic intelligence about how to approach problems The difference: RAG systems retrieve information. ARIA learns how to think about information. Multi-Anchor Reasoning 8 distinct reasoning modes (formal, casual, technical, educational, philosophical, analytical, factual…  ( 10 min )

Intro Recently, I wrote an example for my friend can see and understand how to apply AI to web application. He have used ChatGPT and think AI still unstable & not good enough result. Actually, He just use chat mode and provides some basic guides for tasks. He doesn't how to declare rules & guide for AI can understand more about task. To help him to understand how AI can process data in an application, I wrote an example by Elixir. For save time, I used Phoenix + Ash(with AshAi) + Reactor. I made an Elixir application to help process estimate tour cost from raw data. I used local LLM & Google Gemini 2.5 Pro for developing. For integrating AI with application, I write 2 flows. The first one is using AI for extracting data from raw request (text) and get necessary information for later task…  ( 7 min )

I’ve been working closely with contracting authorities over recent months to help them turn the requirements and aspirations of the Procurement Act 2023 into workable processes and procedures. One area of focus has been preliminary market engagement (PME). The intention in PA23 is clear: earlier, more open engagement with suppliers to shape better procurement outcomes and reduce contractual issues in the long run. All good stuff! However, the reality of making that happen is a little bit more difficult to achieve than the legislation maybe banked on. At a recent supplier roundtable I chaired, the conversation turned quickly to the elephant in the room. Suppliers are encouraged to help shape future procurements, yet many are hesitant. Why? Because while they want to influence the approach, …  ( 7 min )

AWS recently announced a powerful new feature for Amazon ECS — you can now perform Linear and Canary Deployments natively. Let’s break it down in a way anyone can understand. Traditionally, ECS deployments replaced old containers with new ones almost instantly. With Linear and Canary deployments, you can release gradually, watch how your new version behaves, and only fully roll out when you’re confident. A Canary Deployment sends only a small percentage of traffic to your new version (the “canary”) while the rest still goes to the stable version. If the canary performs well — no errors, healthy metrics — ECS automatically shifts all traffic to the new version. 🕒 Example: Start by sending 10% of traffic to the new version Wait 15 minutes to monitor If everything looks good, shift the remai…  ( 7 min )

The world of AI-powered developer tools is exploding. It's no longer just about code completion. We're talking about pipeline automation, intelligent code reviews, and deep repository analysis. But with so many options, how do you separate the hype from the genuinely helpful? This isn't a sales pitch. It's a technical, feature-by-feature breakdown comparing three distinct approaches to AI developer assistance: Michael AI, CodeSphere, and DevBot. We'll look at the APIs, the customization, the automation capabilities, and help you decide which tool fits your workflow. Before we dive deep, let's set the stage. Michael AI: A platform designed for engineering teams. Its core focus is on deep integration with CI/CD pipelines and high levels of customization through a rich API and fine-tuning …  ( 9 min )

At 3:47 AM, a smart hospital's multi-agent system makes a split-second decision that saves a patient's life. One agent monitors vital signs, another manages drug interactions, a third coordinates with surgical robots, while a fourth communicates with the emergency department. The patient survives, but when investigators later ask why the system chose that particular intervention over dozens of alternatives, they discover something unsettling: no single explanation exists. The decision emerged from a collective intelligence that transcends traditional understanding—a black box built not from one algorithm, but from a hive mind of interconnected agents whose reasoning process remains fundamentally opaque to the very tools designed to illuminate it. When algorithms begin talking to each other…  ( 24 min )

Introduction In this project, I built a complete real-time cryptocurrency analytics system from the ground up, capable of ingesting, storing, and visualizing live crypto market data. The system collects price and volume data from the Binance Exchange, streams it through Kafka (with Debezium CDC), stores it in Cassandra, and visualizes it live in Grafana. This setup simulates a lightweight version of the kind of real-time infrastructure used by trading platforms, financial dashboards, and risk monitoring systems, emphasizing scalability, fault-tolerance, and live data analysis. System Architecture Overview Here’s the high-level flow of data through the pipeline: Binance API → PostgreSQL → Debezium (CDC) → Kafka → Cassandra → Grafana Components Breakdown Component Technology Function…  ( 9 min )

If you've worked with Laravel's Form Requests, you've probably run into the after() method for custom validation. But it works slightly differently that it named. When you see a method called after(), you'd figure it runs after all the regular validation passes. That's what I assumed, too. Makes sense, doesn't it? But that's not how it works. Let me show you what I mean with a real example. Here's how you might set up validation rules for storing related articles in catalog: public function rules(): array { return [ 'article' => ['required', ...DetailArticleRule::rules()], 'brand_id' => ['required', 'integer', 'min:1'], 'related_article' => ['required', ...DetailArticleRule::rules(), 'different:article'], ]; } public function after(): array { return [ …  ( 8 min )

Beyond Brute Force: AI That Thinks Like an Engineer Tired of AI solutions that are just black boxes spitting out optimized settings? Ever wish an AI could actually explain why it chose a particular system architecture, and maybe even surprise you with an innovative design you hadn't considered? Traditional machine learning excels at optimization, but often lacks the creative spark and reasoning of a seasoned systems engineer. Imagine an AI not just crunching numbers, but actively reasoning about the interplay of different system components, experimenting with novel configurations, and then articulating its findings in a human-understandable way. This is the promise of a new approach to AI-driven systems design – an AI inspired by the way human experts tackle complex challenges. It involv…  ( 7 min )

You can seamlessly hook up the conversation context in the stateless agentic environment with AWS Bedrock AgentCore Memory. I want to create a customer support agent (how original), that is capable of holding the conversation context, and can recall main facts when interacting a few days later. # What I am building -- screen shot -- Fro testing purposes I don't need to build the UI, but the idea is that user can interact with the agent by sending HTTP request. Authentication is done using OAuth flow. I am using AWS AgentCore Runtime to host my agent, and AWS AgentCore Memory to store facts about users. For the user authentication part, I have a Cognito user pool with a configured app client. For building this POC, I reached out for agentcore starter toolkit, which is a perfect tool for th…  ( 7 min )

I feel incomplete without a graphing utility. It probably has something to do with majoring in physics. Visualizing relationships in space – “thinking in graphs” – is a natural way for me to explore a problem or communicate an idea. In Python, things were easy. Matplotlib was more or less the standard graphing library, and was more than sufficient for my purposes. Now that I’m getting a handle on JavaScript, one of my first priorities is to find a native way to accomplish the same thing. Let’s try recreating a matplotlib graph from an old class project. The premise was to calculate the electric field of a not-quite-spherically symmetric shell of charge, both analytically and computationally, and then compare the results. I’ve slightly edited the code for brevity and clarity, but you can se…  ( 12 min )

Is Your Data Stuck in the Cloud? Edge Computing to the Rescue! Ever wonder why your phone's facial recognition works almost instantly, even when you're in the middle of nowhere with terrible cell service? Or how self-driving cars can react to obstacles faster than a human driver? The answer, in many cases, is edge computing. Why Does Edge Computing Matter? For years, we've been told that the cloud is the answer to all our computing needs. And it is… for a lot of things. But the cloud isn't always the best solution, especially when: Latency is critical: Imagine trying to perform brain surgery remotely with a robotic arm, relying on a connection to a server hundreds of miles away. The slightest delay could have disastrous consequences. Bandwidth is limited: Sending massive amounts of d…  ( 8 min )

In this video, I'll show you how easy it is to monitor your Google Gemini CLI usage in realtime so that you don't overspend. Plus, you can show your boss how long you've wasted sitting waiting for AI to answer you!  ( 6 min )

Step 0 https://cmake.org/cmake/help/latest/guide/tutorial/Before%20You%20Begin.html -D: Define, preprocessing time -l: link time $ cmake -G # select generator $ cmake -S # source root dir, default current working dir $ cmake -B # build dir, output generated build system $ cmake --build # run build system # make cmake -B build cmake --build build && ./build/hello https://cmake.org/cmake/help/latest/guide/tutorial/Getting%20Started%20with%20CMake.html CMakeLists.txt = CML = lists file cmake_minimum_required(VERSION 3.23) project(MyProjectName) add_executable() or add_library(): output type target_sources(): link input -> output target_link_libraries(): link outputs This command creates a target. Targets themselves are simply names, a handle to these collection of properties. Th…  ( 7 min )

Javascript libraries Particles.js — A library for creating beautiful floating particles on a web page Three.js — A library for creating 3d objects and spaces on a web page Fullpage.js — Easy to implement full page scroll feature Typed.js — Typewriter effect Waypoints.js — Trigger a function when you scroll to an element Highlight.js — Syntax highlighting for the web Chart.js — Make beautiful charts using only javascript Instantclick — Dramatically speed up your website load time, preloading resources on mouse hover Chartist — Another chart library Motio — A library for sprite based animations and panning Animstion — Jquery plugin for css animated page transitions Barba.js — Fluid page transitions TwentyTwenty — A visual diff tool to spot differences Vivus.js — A library for making drawin…  ( 7 min )

Creating stories and videos used to take a lot of time. You had to write the script, record voiceovers, find visuals, and then spend hours editing. But now, AI tools like ChatGPT and Golpo.AI make this process fast, easy, and accessible for everyone. In this post, I’ll show you exactly how I created a complete storytelling video using just two tools: ChatGPT – for writing the story Golpo.AI – for turning the story into a video with realistic voice and visuals By the end, you’ll know how to go from idea to finished storytelling video in minutes. Every good video begins with a strong story. ChatGPT can help you write one quickly — and make it sound cinematic and emotional. Go to https://chat.openai.com Log in or create a free account In the chat box, type a prompt like: Write a 1-minute…  ( 8 min )

Javascript libraries Particles.js — A library for creating beautiful floating particles on a web page Three.js — A library for creating 3d objects and spaces on a web page Fullpage.js — Easy to implement full page scroll feature Typed.js — Typewriter effect Waypoints.js — Trigger a function when you scroll to an element Highlight.js — Syntax highlighting for the web Chart.js — Make beautiful charts using only javascript Instantclick — Dramatically speed up your website load time, preloading resources on mouse hover Chartist — Another chart library Motio — A library for sprite based animations and panning Animstion — Jquery plugin for css animated page transitions Barba.js — Fluid page transitions TwentyTwenty — A visual diff tool to spot differences Vivus.js — A library for making drawin…  ( 7 min )

What is useRef: The useRef hook allows to persist values between renders. This can be used to store a mutable value that does not cause a re-render when it is being updated. This can be used to access a DOM element directly. Syntax: import { useRef } from "react"; const ref = useRef(initialValue); If we use the useState Hook to count how many times our app renders, it will keep re-rendering endlessly — because updating state itself causes another render. To prevent this infinite loop, we can use the useRef Hook instead, since changing a ref does not trigger re-renders. Why useRef? To access DOM elements directly. This lets you to get a reference to a DOM element (like an or ). To store mutable values without re-rendering. To keep track of previous values. useRef can remember a value from previous render. Ex: import React, { useRef } from "react"; function App() { const reference = useRef(); const getText = () => { console.log(reference.current.value); }; return ( Get Text ); } export default App;  ( 6 min )

AI Agent Learns to Talk to Databases Over Long Conversations Ever wondered how a chatbot could actually fetch the right data from a huge database after a back‑and‑forth chat? Scientists have built a new system called MTSQL‑R1 that does just that. This discovery brings us closer to truly conversational data tools that understand context and correct themselves on the fly. Imagine asking your phone for the latest weather trends over several questions and getting precise, reliable answers every time. Read article comprehensive review in Paperium.net: MTSQL-R1: Towards Long-Horizon Multi-Turn Text-to-SQL via Agentic Training 🤖 This analysis and review was primarily generated and structured by an AI . The content is provided for informational and quick-review purposes.  ( 17 min )

Seriously, AI is a game-changer. It makes the stuff we used to do easy, now automatic. The hard stuff? Way easier. And those impossible-sounding tasks? They’re now just fun challenges we can totally crush. I’m one of those people who uses Telegram for everything — especially notes. It’s just so quick, easy to access, and light. That habit actually sparked a fun idea: Why not build my own note-taking app? Plus, it was the perfect excuse to play around with the newest tech. A lazy, rainy weekend rolled around, and my personal Hackathon officially kicked off… 💡 After a few minutes of coffee-fueled brainstorming, here’s the stack I decided to run with: Cloudflare Pages: Hosting my React Native frontend app. Easy-peasy. Cloudflare Workers: My backend service, built super-fast with Hono. Cloudf…  ( 7 min )

Everything Wrong With Longlegs In 24 Minutes Or Less is a new CinemaSins video that gleefully dissects Nicolas Cage’s over-the-top performance in Longlegs (and yes, those legs really are absurdly long). With Osgood Perkins’ Keeper on the horizon, the team couldn’t resist looking back at all the wild moments—expect snarky commentary, rapid-fire nitpicks and plenty of “sins” tallying up. Want more CinemaSins vibes? Head over to cinemasins.com or follow @CinemaSins, @TVSins, @CommercialSins and the CinemaSins Podcast Network on YouTube. You can also join the fun on Discord and Reddit, fill out their sinful poll, support the crew on Patreon, and keep up with the writers on Twitter and Instagram. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

In the world of Escape from Duckov, you'll come across many items. Some are for crafting, some for selling, and some, like the Tote Bag, have a very specific and crucial purpose that isn't immediately obvious. Many new players make the mistake of selling this "luxury item" for a quick profit, not realizing they are discarding an essential tool for obtaining one of the game's unique boss drops. Browse our items database to learn about all special items. What is the Tote Bag? tote-bag1 Item Type: Luxury Item Where to Find the Tote Bag Spawn Location: Appears as random environmental loot scattered throughout the game world. The True Purpose: How to Use the Tote Bag The Boss: In Farm Town, there is a unique boss known as the "Red Blob Boss." Tote Bag vs. Decoration Bag: What's the Difference? Feature Tote Bag Decoration Bag Type Luxury Item (Special Tool) Wearable Backpack Purpose To extract the Red Eye from the Farm Town boss General carry capacity for loot Inventory Bonus None +8 capacity, +5 max weight Slot Function Special single “?” slot for the Red Eye Standard backpack inventory expansion How to Get Found as random environmental loot Purchased at Orange’s Armor Shop Price Not for sale (found only) 87 Money  ( 7 min )

Everything Wrong With Sinners In 15 Minutes Or Less CinemaSins takes on what they call one of the greatest genre movies of the year, pointing out every “sin” in under 15 minutes with their signature humor. They’ve dropped a Halloween-themed video that’s equal parts roast and celebration of the film’s brilliance. Along the way, they plug their website and socials (TVSins, CommercialSins, CinemaSinsPodcastNetwork, Discord, Reddit, TikTok, Instagram), invite you to fill out a poll and back them on Patreon, and credit their writing team (Jeremy, Chris, Aaron, Jonathan, Deneé, Ian, Daniel). Enjoy the sins! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Predator 2 – Caravan of Garbage Review Predator 2’s 1990 sequel swaps Schwarzenegger’s jungle for Danny Glover in a crime-ridden, heat-wave–stricken Los Angeles and introduces an even deadlier Predator (plus a memorable Gary Busey turn). It may not recapture every classic beat of the original, but it’s a fun, fresh ride if you’re cool with a change of scenery and some goofy ’90s chaos. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Feature tests are where the magic of real-world validation happens. While unit tests ensure each LEGO brick of your system works perfectly, feature tests make sure the entire castle stands strong when those bricks are assembled. They simulate real user actions or API flows to ensure everything plays nicely together — from the database to the controllers, to the returned response. This article dives into what feature testing is, why it’s crucial, and how to apply it effectively in PHP (especially with frameworks like Laravel). We’ll explore common mistakes, best practices, and end with a live sandbox example that shows how to test system-level behavior even without a framework. A feature test checks how multiple parts of your system interact. For example in Laravel, feature tests often hit …  ( 9 min )

A deep dive into three algorithms, atomic Redis operations, and building a high-performance, flexible library from scratch. When you're building a new service, rate limiting is one of those things you know you need, but you often start with something simple. Maybe it's a basic in-memory counter. But what happens when your service grows? When you move from a single server to a distributed system, that simple counter breaks down. You're stuck rewriting your rate limiting logic. Most Go rate limiters I found forced me into a single algorithm (usually token bucket) or locked me into a specific storage backend. This was the problem I set out to solve. I decided to build rate-limiter-go, a library that scales with you. It provides: Multiple battle-tested algorithms Pluggable storage (in-memory…  ( 11 min )

The Lagos Traffic Problem (aka Your Codebase). You're stuck in Lagos traffic at 6 PM on a Friday. Every car is doing whatever it wants, weaving through, danfos stopping anywhere, private cars changing lanes without indicators. I bet that's your current React app 😀 . Everything is connected to everything. Your components are fetching data, updating state, handling business logic, and rendering UI all in one 500-line file called Dashboard.tsx. Let’s be honest, most React codebases start as “side projects that got too serious.” 😅 One day you’re building a quick login screen, before you know it, you’re managing a full fintech product with 40+ screens, complex states, network calls, caching, and some poor soul screaming “Who added this useEffect that runs 12 times on mount?!” As a senior engi…  ( 8 min )

Hi there! I've been meaning to write this article for more than a month now, but there hasn't been time or the right mood. Still, I gathered my thoughts and finally cobbled together something. I hope you find it useful. Take a look at GitHub — there are ready-to-run working examples that you can launch. For a better understanding of what's happening, get acquainted with the structure and code of the MCP server. Sometimes you look at your own useful scripts and think: 'How can you neatly connect them to AI without unnecessary hassle? What do you need for this? From which side should you approach?' Today, in this article, we will try to solve this problem and learn how to create your own MCPs. And you can also check my previous AI articles. MCP (Model Context Protocol) is a unified 'trans…  ( 11 min )

I recently built an application to help visualize the structure of each API defined in an OpenAPI file. It renders a nice graph to show how all the reference objects in an API connects to each other, making it easier to understand complex APIs at a glance. You can try out the application here. While I built this application as a side project to support my work at my company, I ran into a few interesting performance challenges. To solve those challenges, I went from grabbing the tool which all React developer would think about first like memo to the more advanced yieldToMainThread to learning how browser render a frame and then went back to React with useDeferredValue. I want to share with you three of my optimizations and one of my still unsolved challenge: Memoizing the React Flow node…  ( 11 min )

Welcome to the Tsonnet series! If you're not following the series so far, you can check out how it all started in the first post of the series. In the previous post, I added comprehensive testing for object interpretation to prevent reference leaks: Tsonnet #26 - Chain me maybe, part 2 Hercules Lemke Merscher ・ Oct 29 #tsonnet #jsonnet #compiler This will be short and sweet post, so let's get to it. When I first wrote the type checking function, I made an innocent mistake by having the environment parameter in a different order in the translate function compared to the interpreter. It's not a big deal, but consistency is important! diff --git a/lib/type.ml b/lib/type.ml index 99f11cc..1ece085 100644 --- a/lib/type.ml +++ b/lib/type.ml @@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ and check_ob…  ( 15 min )

Readable SQL isn’t a myth. It’s a WITH. You know that feeling when you open a SQL query you wrote six months ago, see seven levels of nested subqueries, and think "Which psychopath wrote this?" Then you check git blame and... yeah. It was you. I've been there. We've all been there. This is Part 1 of a 3-part series on Common Table Expressions (CTEs) - a powerful SQL feature that's been hiding in plain sight for years. Your database supports it. Your competitors probably use it. But your ORM? Nah, it's too busy pretending SQL peaked in 1999. CTEs = named subqueries that make you look smart They make complex queries cleaner, faster, and maintainable Every modern database supports them (PostgreSQL since 2009, MySQL since 8.0, SQL Server since 2005) Most ORMs don't (Doctrine, Hibernate, Eloqu…  ( 12 min )

Ah, TypeScript. TypeScript isn't just a superset of JavaScript, it's a lifestyle choice. It's the difference between "move fast and break things" and "move deliberately and break things anyway, but with stack traces that actually help." Randomly remember my brother who checks if you locked the car door three times before zooming off? That's TypeScript. We love them for it, but sometimes we just want to live dangerously and merge to main without running the linter. It's in these moments that we sigh, crack our knuckles, and perhaps utter a few choice words under our breath, acknowledging that while TypeScript can feel like an extra hurdle, it's ultimately saving us from a production meltdown at 3 AM. It’s the difference between confidently shipping features and dreading that next bug report…  ( 8 min )

Building a multi-vendor food delivery marketplace offers substantial advantages, primarily driven by its high scalability and diverse revenue streams. This allows the platform owner to earn income from commissions, delivery fees, and premium vendor placements and in this rapidly growing industry, building your own multi-vendor food delivery marketplace can bring all these benefits. However, building a multi-vendor food delivery marketplace is a complex undertaking, but following a structured step-by-step guide can simplify the process. This involves defining your strategy, building the platform, and launching/scaling the business. Strategy and planning is the most crucial step towards establishing your delivery marketplace and the foundation of your marketplace lies in clear strategic pla…  ( 9 min )

The SOA-C03 certification tests your ability to deploy, manage, and operate scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems on AWS. Key domains include: Monitoring and Reporting: Use CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and AWS Config to monitor resources and ensure compliance. -** High Availability and Deployment:** Understand Auto Scaling, ELB, and backup strategies for resilient deployments. Security and Compliance: Implement IAM, encryption, and security best practices. Networking and Storage Management: Configure VPC, S3, EBS, and networking services efficiently. Optimization and Troubleshooting: Analyze system performance and optimize costs using AWS tools. For a comprehensive overview of exam objectives, domains, and study guidance, review this comprehensive SOA-C03 Study Guide.This ensur…  ( 8 min )

Understanding Support Vector Machines SVM: Origins, Working, and Real-World Applications Vamshi E ・ Nov 3 #webdev #programming #ai #blockchain  ( 6 min )

Support Vector Machines (SVM) are among the most powerful and versatile tools in machine learning and data science. From detecting spam emails to predicting stock movements and identifying diseases, SVMs form the backbone of many modern predictive analytics systems. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the origins, concepts, implementation, and real-world applications of SVM — supported by examples and R-based demonstrations. Origins and Background of SVM The early motivation behind SVM was to create a model that could generalize well — that is, perform accurately not only on the training data but also on unseen data. In traditional linear classification, data points are divided using a straight line (in 2D) or a plane (in higher dimensions). SVM refined this idea by introduci…  ( 10 min )

How to get the first line of code - and everything that follows - right. Without legacy constraints, greenfield projects allow teams to bake in modern practices, cloud-native architectures and a developer-first culture from day one. Done well, those early choices compound into faster releases, easier scaling and happier teams for years. Done poorly, they can create tomorrow’s technical-debt problems. This article discusses how development teams can lay solid foundations when starting from scratch. Automate early. A CI/CD pipeline, test automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) from sprint 0 lock in speed and quality for the life of the product. Design for cloud and APIs. Cloud-first, API-first and security-by-design principles align with the UK Government’s Technology Code of Practice …  ( 12 min )

Titre : Guide complet de l'outil de cybersécurité : Wireshark Introduction Dans le paysage numérique en constante évolution d'aujourd'hui, la cybersécurité est devenue une préoccupation majeure pour les entreprises, les gouvernements et les individus. Les attaques informatiques sont de plus en plus sophistiquées, et il est crucial d'adopter des outils de cybersécurité avancés pour protéger les données sensibles et garantir la sécurité des réseaux. Parmi les outils modernes de cybersécurité les plus populaires et puissants, Wireshark se distingue par sa polyvalence et sa capacité à capturer et analyser le trafic réseau en profondeur. Présentation de Wireshark Wireshark est un analyseur de protocole réseau open source largement utilisé par les professionnels de la cybersécurité pour inspecte…  ( 7 min )

Hard2Verify: A New Test That Helps AI Spot Math Mistakes One Step at a Time Ever wondered how a computer can solve a tricky math puzzle the way a human does? Scientists have created a fresh challenge called Hard2Verify that teaches AI to double‑check every single step of a solution, just like a careful teacher grading a notebook. Every step matters, and with tools like Hard2Verify, the future of AI‑assisted math looks brighter and more accurate than ever. Stay curious—the next breakthrough might be just a single step away. Read article comprehensive review in Paperium.net: Hard2Verify: A Step-Level Verification Benchmark for Open-Ended Frontier Math 🤖 This analysis and review was primarily generated and structured by an AI . The content is provided for informational and quick-review purposes.  ( 17 min )

After several years of dedicated development, Brighter V10 has officially launched! While we’ll continue supporting Brighter V9 for the next few months—and possibly into next year or beyond—this release marks a significant milestone in Brighter. Planning for V11 may begin in the coming year, but for now, let’s dive into what’s new in V10. Brighter V10 introduces a host of powerful new features and integrations designed to streamline your development process. Brighter V10 now embraces the CloudEvents specification by default. This ensures greater interoperability across different services and platforms by automatically setting the standardized event headers, making your distributed systems more robust and vendor-agnostic. You no longer need to write a custom message mapper when using JSON. …  ( 9 min )

The rapid rise of digital banking, online lending, and blockchain-based services has reshaped how people manage their finances. As FinTech platforms continue to revolutionize the financial landscape, their reliance on cloud infrastructure, APIs, and digital identities creates an expanded attack surface for cybercriminals. In this fast-moving digital ecosystem, penetration testing has emerged as a cornerstone of robust cybersecurity—ensuring that innovation doesn’t come at the cost of security. This blog explores how penetration testing protects FinTech systems from modern threats, strengthens compliance posture, and ensures long-term user trust in the face of growing cyber risks. Penetration testing is a simulated cyberattack performed by ethical hackers to identify and exploit security …  ( 10 min )

Originally published at Perl Weekly 745 Hi there! First of all, apologies. Apparently last edition included a link the source of the Perl IDE survey and not the actual Perl IDE Survey itself. This week we hope to provide you with the correct link. The announcement about the London Perl Workshop might have also been a bit premature as it was still unclear if it will happen at all. I am still unclear about the exact situation, but this is an excellent opportunity for you to step up. Check out the web-site of LPW where you can find the names and the contact information of the organizers. Talk to them and offer your help. Any help. That will increase the chances for this to actually take place. We even received a special announcement exclusive to the readers of the Perl Weekly. I figured I nee…  ( 18 min )

For a while, I was on the verge of giving up on short-form video. As a developer who loves to share my coding journey and little tech discoveries, I felt the pressure to be everywhere: TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts. The problem? The content creation process was draining me. I knew something had to change. I started looking for ways to streamline my workflow. My goal was to spend more time on what I love – creating the core content – and less on the repetitive tasks. DALL-E 3 AI Image Generator is an incredible tool for this. You can just type in a description of what you want, and it produces a variety of options. It's great for creating unique, high-quality images that don't look like generic stock photos. But the real breakthrough came when I started to rethink my entire video …  ( 8 min )

What Did I Contribute As I mentioned in my previous blog, I will discuss my journey implementing a search feature for audit logs in OpsiMate. First, I created an issue related to adding a search bar for users. This enables users to filter and view specific audit logs quickly and efficiently. I made my first PR which was hilariously broken(I'll explain why). Later I created a proper PR that I'll discuss in detail. When I started, I planned to implement filtering logic on the client-side. However, CodeRabbitAI (code review tool used in OpsiMate) challenged my naive approach. I realized, I should implement server-side search to filter across all audit logs, not just the current page. While working on this PR, I accidentally merged upstream changes incorrectly because I didn't properly upd…  ( 8 min )

Stop Sharing Secrets in Slack & Teams ! 🔐 Commit Them Safely Instead Ever had that awkward moment when a new teammate joins and you need to share API_KEY_PROD over Teams? 😬 We've all been there searching for the "least embarrassing" way to send secrets without exposing them in chat history. But what if I told you we could commit secrets directly to our codebase safely and securely? 📱 Sharing via Slack/Teams leaves traces in chat history 📧 Email isn't secure for sensitive data 🔄 Manual sharing doesn't scale with team growth 😰 Always worried about who has access to what SOPS + GPG Magic ✨ SOPS (Secrets OPerationS) + GPG encryption = Git-native secret management that actually works! Here's the genius part: SOPS encrypts only the values while keeping keys readable. Your config files …  ( 7 min )

Everything Wrong With Sinners In 15 Minutes Or Less CinemaSins is back with a bite-sized, punchy takedown of Sinners—hailed as one of this year’s best genre films—where they “sin” every little nitpick in under 15 minutes (and still love the movie). Expect their trademark humor, Halloween vibes, and a lot of “but it rules” enthusiasm. They’ve also sprinkled in all their socials, from YouTube channels and Discord to Twitter and Patreon, plus a quick poll for fans and a shout-out to their writing squad. If you want more sinning or behind-the-scenes goodies, their link tree’s got you covered. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Overview, Historical Timeline, Problems & Solutions You use a class to describe how something should work. When you call that class, you create a class instance. A Python class instance is an object made from a class. It has its own space for values and actions. When you write Dog(), you call the Dog class. Python runs the __init__ method to set up the object. The result is a new class instance. You can store it under a name like my_dog. You can give it values like my_dog.name = "Spot". Python lets you create new objects by calling a class. class Dog: def __init__(self, name): self.name = name my_dog = Dog("Spot") print(my_dog.name) # prints: Spot Each Python class instance has a name space. This is a place where it keeps values. The name space is a dictionary. You can see it…  ( 11 min )

These days, if every SaaS demo seems like a miniature action film with gliding dashboards, bouncing buttons, and spinning cards, you're not dreaming. The odd thing is that after the initial "wow," people start to slow down. They don't click as much. They grow weary. Motion isn't always bad. Using the P.A.I.N. C.U.R.E. framework, this post explains why most SaaS teams confuse animations with micro-interactions and how to create motion that feels quick, natural, and actually increases conversion. We've all fallen for this, let's face it. "That's how our dashboard should move." The problem? According to a 2024 Nielsen Norman Group study, excessively animated user interfaces (UIs) slow down task completion and increase cognitive load, particularly in multi-step dashboards. Certain animations …  ( 10 min )

📝 This article is an English translation of the original French version available here: https://victor-prdh.com/blog/03-loi-de-demeter.md/ In software development, we often hear about best practices: decoupling, separation of concerns, SOLID principles… But there is one, sometimes overlooked, that deserves our attention: Demeter's Law. Also known as the principle of least knowledge, it helps write more robust, readable, and maintainable code. In this article, we will see what it entails, why it is useful, and how to apply it practically in your PHP and Symfony projects. Formulated in the late 1980s at MIT, Demeter's Law is based on a simple idea: “An object should only talk to its immediate friends, not to the friends of its friends.” In other words, a class should limit its knowledge of …  ( 7 min )

Hey everyone 👋 Today, we’re diving into one of my favourite software architecture topics, Event-Driven Architecture (EDA). It’s one of those patterns that sounds a bit fancy at first, but once you understand it, you start seeing it everywhere: in cloud applications, microservices, and even your daily notifications! Let’s break it down step by step. ☕ At its core, Event-Driven Architecture is all about reacting to events. An event is simply something that happened, for example: An order was placed 🛒 A payment was completed 💳 A user logged in 👤 Instead of having tightly coupled services that directly call each other (as in layered or traditional microservice architectures), EDA uses events as the main form of communication. Here’s where the magic happens ✨: publishes an event, it’s like …  ( 9 min )

Adding features shouldn’t feel like defusing a bomb. Here’s how the Open/Closed Principle (OCP) helps you extend your code without changing what already works. You’ve probably done this before: You needed to add a small feature so you end up opening a class and writing yet another if statement. A couple of weeks later, you had to add another one. And then another. And before you know it, the code that once felt clean turns into a mess of conditions. That’s the kind of slow creep the Open/Closed Principle is meant to prevent. (Side note: we explored the Single Responsibility Principle in the previous part of this series,  worth checking out if you missed it!) The Open/Closed Principle (OCP) is one of the five core principles of SOLID design. It states: Software should be open for extension …  ( 9 min )

🧩 Overview In many Joget applications, users enter transaction amounts in different currencies. To maintain financial consistency, it’s crucial to automatically convert these values into a standard base currency (like AED or USD). This guide shows how to automate currency conversion inside a Joget form using JavaScript, Fetch API, and jQuery Autocomplete — all without writing any backend plugin code. ✅ On form load: The script sets the AED amount field to zero. Fetches live currency symbols from a safe exchange rate API. Activates autocomplete on the currency input field. ⚙️ Whenever a user changes: The currency, The amount, or The product name, the script recalculates the AED value dynamically and updates the related fields (amountInAed, BalanceAmount, and exchangeRat…  ( 7 min )

Build a AI Voice Agent Using RAG Pipeline and VideoSDK Chaitrali Kakde ・ Nov 1 #webdev #ai #agents #rag  ( 6 min )

My Background I'm 18, taking a gap year in India while preparing for competitive entrance exams (JEE). The Projects 🆔 1. Project Parichay - Digital IDs for Informal Workers The Problem: Opening bank accounts Accessing government schemes Proving their identity My Solution: QR codes containing contact info Auto-filled city/state via PIN code lookup (India Post API) Professional ID card format Live Demo: https://shalinibhavi525-sudo.github.io/Project_Parichay/ Tech: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, India Post API, QRCode.js Impact: Anyone can create an ID in under 2 minutes, print it at a local shop for ₹10-20. 🎨 2. Varnika - Indian Folk Art Generator The Problem: My Solution: Live Demo: https://shalinibhavi525-sudo.github.io/Varnika/ Tech: HTML5 Canvas, JavaScript, procedural generation Why it ma…  ( 9 min )

My journey developing an AI-powered coding assistant for HNG Internship Stage 3 During my participation in the HNG Internship's third backend stage, I received an assignment to develop an AI-powered agent with Telex.im integration through the A2A protocol. The goal wasn't to build another standard database application—the challenge was creating an intelligent system that provides real value to developers. https://github.com/Habeeboss/code-helper-mastra-telex https://code-helper-mastra-telex-production.up.railway.app/a2a/agent/codeHelper Phase 1: Conceptualization and Architecture Phase 2: Project Foundation Node.js version 20 or higher was mandatory (I had version 16) Initial installation required the legacy peer dependencies flag bash # Upgrade Node.js nvm install 22.17.0 nvm use…  ( 14 min )

💡 Introduction Sometimes in Joget applications, user or contact records may be created without passwords — especially during data imports or integrations. To fix that, we can automate password creation using a BeanShell script, which directly connects to Joget’s database and assigns secure random passwords to any empty password fields. Automatically generate a secure, random password for every record in the app_fd_Contacts table where c_Password is NULL. This BeanShell script: Connects to Joget’s database using AppUtil. Finds all records missing passwords. Generates a random secure password. Updates the database with the new passwords. Logs the output for easy tracking. import java.sql.Connection; import java.sql.DriverManager; import java.sql.PreparedStatement; import java.sql.Resu…  ( 7 min )

For years, frameworks like React, Angular, and Vue have dominated frontend development. “Do we even need a framework anymore?” Enter Web Components — a set of browser-native APIs that allow developers to create reusable, encapsulated, and framework-agnostic UI elements. replace frameworks in 2025? Let’s find out. Web Components are not a single technology — they’re a collection of standardized APIs that enable you to build custom HTML elements with encapsulated logic and styles. They’re built on four main pillars: Custom Elements , ) with custom behavior. Shadow DOM encapsulation so your component’s styles and markup don’t leak or get affected by the global DOM. HTML Templates tag to define reusable chunks of markup that can be cloned and rendered eff…  ( 9 min )

If you’ve ever wondered why developers always say “never use double for money”, here’s the real reason, and why BigDecimal solves the problem perfectly. Binary VS Decimal Representation A double in Java uses IEEE 754 binary floating point, meaning it represents numbers as sums of powers of 2, not 10. That works fine for many numbers, but not for decimals like 0.1 or 0.2, because they can’t be represented exactly in binary. 0.1₁₀ = 0.0001100110011001100...₂ (infinite) So this simple code: System.out.println(0.1 + 0.2); prints: 0.30000000000000004 That tiny error is a rounding artifact, and in finance or accounting, it’s unacceptable. BigDecimal Fixes It BigDecimal doesn’t use floating-point math at all. BigInteger intVal; // exact integer value int scale; // how many digits after the decimal point For example: BigDecimal x = new BigDecimal("123.45"); is stored as: intVal = 12345 scale = 2 value = 12345 × 10^-2 = 123.45 Which is 100% exact, no rounding errors. That’s because: BigInteger holds whole numbers precisely in binary. The scale simply shifts the decimal point in base 10. BigDecimal Is Perfect for Money Money works in decimal, not binary. BigDecimal uses decimal arithmetic, so values like 0.1, 19.99, or 123456.78 are stored and calculated exactly as written, no binary drift, no rounding surprises. Yes, it’s slower than double, but it’s correct and correctness is what matters in financial systems.  ( 7 min )

Tegen is a C++ package manager and project management tool designed to simplify your workflow. It helps you create, build, and run C++ projects with minimal setup. Manage dependencies, automate builds with CMake, and keep your projects organized. Video Available : Tegen Video Key Features: Initialize a new project: tegen init Install dependencies from GitHub: tegen install Build your project easily: Run the built project: tegen run Check the version: tegen --version Get help: tegen -h Installers Available: Windows: TegenSetup.exe Linux (.deb): tegen-0.1.0-Linux.deb Make C++ project management simpler, faster, and more organized. Start using Tegen today and streamline your workflow. Check it out here: GitHub Repository  ( 6 min )

1) Grab a good base pic 2) Upload + prompt “’90s bedroom, warm lamp light, grainy 35mm film look. A candid portrait of me on the bed holding a corded phone; Ghostface subtly in the doorway behind me. Shallow depth of field, soft shadows, high realism.” If the first result is meh, rerun with small tweaks (doorway → hallway, warmer/cooler light, closer/farther Ghostface). This “clear selfie + Halloween prompt” formula is what powers the trend. 3) Quick polish Fast track: don’t want to fuss with prompts? Try ScreamAI.pics—upload your photo, pick a preset, and you’ll usually have the edit in about ten seconds. https://screamai.pics/  ( 6 min )

Intro: Generate the Answer: Check for Valid Output: Create the Citation Sources Reference: [ { "FileName": "File Name.pptx", "FileUrl": "https://abcorp.sharepoint.com/.../MEALFramework.pptx" }, { "FileName": "File Name.Docx", "FileUrl": "https://abcorp.sharepoint.com/.../MEALexpand.docx" } ] Transform Citations into Markdown: Start with the Answer Text: This adds two line breaks after the answer to visually separate it from the citations. Topic.Answer.Text.Content & Char(10) & Char(10) Loop Through Citation Sources: This iterates over each citation source (e.g., a file used in the answer). Concat(Topic.Answer.Text.CitationSources, ...) Format the Citation in Markdown: This creates a Markdown-style citation: [Id]: URL "File Name" It replaces %20 with spaces for readability. "[" & Id & "]: " & URL & " \"" & Substitute(Name, "%20", " ") & "\"" Add Line Breaks Between Citations: This ensures each citation appears on its own line for clarity. Char(10) & Char(10) Final Output: The original answer Source Code: PCAT repo  ( 7 min )

I’m about to get unreasonably geeky, so much so that I myself might not understand what I’m doing. Proceed at your own risk. For those who choose to keep reading — you were warned: “Lasciate ogni speranza, voi ch’entrate.” Inferno (1320)1 Philosophy ruined software for me. Especially one grim man who once threatened a colleague with a fireplace poker during a debate about moral rules. That man — Ludwig Wittgenstein, “Witty,” as a friend called him — was brilliant, unstable, and obsessed with language’s limits; or maybe he was unstable because of that obsession. Potato, potahto? Not quite. I’ve been obsessed with those limits too, and I’m neither witty nor brilliant — just unstable. And here’s proof: I can’t look at a deployment pipeline2 as a normal human being. Yes, I admit. It’s hard for…  ( 18 min )

In my opinion one of the best things about GitHub is the readme.md files (I know, documentation being good, how sad am I). But there is a good reason I like it, documentation is a pain, so having something as simple as a blank markdown file is music to my ears, and storing it with the code, hallaluha. So it always surprised me Microsoft didn't include a way to add documentation to a Power Platform Solution. Its pretty much perfect for Citizen Developers, who lets be honest don't want to do documentation, so it needs to be: Simple Quick Available Stored somewhere easy to find ago, a readme file in the solution. But what if I told you there was a readme file in a solution, well a creative workaround, that not only opens up the door for readme files, but possibly more 😎 If you build lots of …  ( 10 min )

1. Shorthand for if with multiple OR(||) conditions if (car === 'audi' || car === 'BMW' || car === 'Tesla') { //code } In a traditional way, we used to write code in the above pattern. but instead of using multiple OR conditions we can simply use an array and includes. Check out the below example. if (['audi', 'BMW', 'Tesla', 'grapes'].includes(car)) { //code } if(obj && obj.tele && obj.tele.stdcode) { console.log(obj.tele .stdcode) } Use optional chaining (?.) to replace this snippet. console.log(obj?.tele?.stdcode); if (name !== null || name !== undefined || name !== '') { let second = name; } The simple way to do it is... const second = name || ''; switch (number) { case 1: return 'Case one'; case 2: return 'Case two'; default: return; } Use a map/ object const data = { 1: 'Case one', 2: 'Case two' }; //Access it using data[num] function example(value) { return 2 * value; } Use the arrow function const example = (value) => 2 * value function height() { console.log('height'); } function width() { console.log('width'); } if(type === 'heigth') { height(); } else { width(); } Simple way (type === 'heigth' ? height : width)() if(amount === null) { amount = 0; } if(value === undefined) { value = 0; } console.log(amount); //0 console.log(value); //0 Just Write console.log(amount || 0); //0 console.log(value || 0); //0  ( 11 min )

🌟 The Moment Everything Changed It was November when I first joined the DigitalOcean community Discord server, not realizing I was preparing for something much bigger. As I navigated through the various channels, I felt like I had found a hidden treasure trove of knowledge and opportunity. Little did I know that when October arrived, the hacktoberfest-projects channel would become my gateway to an entirely new world of coding. When I discovered my first project in that channel quotevote-monorepo. I remember the mix of excitement and nervousness as I explored their codebase for the first time. This wasn't just following tutorials anymore; this was real code that real people used. When I created my first issue suggesting accessibility improvements to their mission page, and maintainer @flyb…  ( 13 min )

TLDR: I'm now using Strategy #5 Table of Contents Why Get Random Records? Strategy #1 - Use RANDOM() Strategy #2 - Pluck & Array.sample Strategy #3 - find_by with Min/Max ID Strategy #4 - Random Offset Strategy #5 - Where with Min/Max Tips and Caveats Your Thoughts? If you've ever needed to collect a random record from a database whether using Rails or another framework/language, you may have found that there are several strategies to choose from. In this post, we'll explore the top 5 strategies for collecting random records, along with some tips and caveats to keep in mind. Before we dive into the strategies, it's worth taking a moment to consider why someone might need to collect a random record from a database. Generally speaking random behavior is rarely a desired feature in an applic…  ( 10 min )

Hey everyone 👋 I’m excited to share something I’ve been building over the past few months — a modern and customizable Gantt Chart component for Vue 3, called Jordium GanttChart This project started from a simple need: I couldn’t find a Vue 3 Gantt component that’s lightweight, visually modern, and fully customizable for project management use cases. So, I decided to build one myself. 🎯 What is Jordium GanttChart? Jordium GanttChart is a Vue 3 component library designed for project scheduling, task management, and visual planning — similar to tools like ClickUp, Clockify, or MS Project, but fully open-source and easy to integrate into your own app. 👉 Demo: Live Example 👉 GitHub: jordium-gantt-vue3 👉 NPM: npm install jordium-gantt-vue3 ✨ Key Features (v1.4.2) 🧩 Vue 3 + Composition AP…  ( 7 min )

You might be surprised to learn that you're already using many functional programming (FP) approaches in your Ruby code without realizing it. While languages like Haskell enforce these principles, Ruby and Python leave it up to the programmer to make conscious choices. Let's explore how we can leverage these FP concepts in Ruby, particularly when using the Trailblazer (TRB) framework. In Trailblazer, we treat incoming data as immutable. The only mutable data structure is the internal hash (options[:my_key] or ctx[:my_other_key] in TRB 2.1). When transforming data, always assign the result to a new key instead of modifying in place: def transform_data(ctx, input_array:, **) ctx[:transformed_array] = input_array.map { |item| item.upcase } end Consider using gems like Hamster for immutable…  ( 7 min )

Transforming AI Conversations with Context-Aware Commerce: Introducing Monetzly Imagine a world where the ads you see in your favorite AI app are not just interruptions but helpful suggestions that enhance your experience. This is the vision behind Monetzly—your new go-to platform for monetizing AI applications without compromising user experience. As the landscape of AI applications expands, developers face a pressing challenge: how to effectively monetize their innovations without disrupting the user experience. Traditional monetization strategies often lead to frustrating paywalls or subscription models, alienating users and ultimately stifling sustainable growth. Enter Monetzly, the first platform designed specifically for the AI ecosystem that allows developers to both monetize th…  ( 7 min )

🚀 LeetCode in 2025 Atul Tripathi ・ Nov 1 #leetcode #dsa #algorithms #coding  ( 6 min )

🧱 What is Microfrontend Architecture? Simply put — just like microservices, microfrontends are an architectural style where independently deliverable frontend applications are composed into a greater whole. This post is a quick read on benefits, trade-offs, implementation concerns, best practices, and helps you decide whether microfrontends are right for your application and team. Let’s understand the contrast with a simple example: Imagine an e-commerce website that has: A Home Page (with header and footer components) A Products Page, which also needs these shared components along with its own business logic. In this setup, whenever the Home Page team updates the header, they must: Publish a new version of the corresponding npm package. Update the Home Page UI to the latest version.…  ( 7 min )

Signup here for the newsletter to get the weekly digest right into your inbox. weeklyfoo #109 is here: your weekly digest of all webdev news you need to know! This time you'll find 40 valuable links in 6 categories! Enjoy! Kafka is fast: I'll use Postgres by TopicPartition / kafka, postgres, database / 36 min read 📰 Good to know Mistakes I see engineers making in their code reviews: In the last two years, code review has gotten much more important. by Sean Goedecke / engineering, reviews / 12 min read GenAI Image Showdown: A comparison of various SOTA generative image models on specific prompts and challenges with a strong emphasis placed on adherence. by Shaun Pedicini / sota, llm, ai, images / 0 min read Scripts I wrote that I use all the time: In my decade-plus of…  ( 9 min )

Let’s be honest, most of us don’t really “learn”, we just consume. We scroll through videos, read articles, and bookmark threads hoping something will stick. But when it’s time to actually use what we’ve read, it fades away. That’s because learning today is broken. We’re surrounded by more information than ever (thanks to the internet and AI), but we don’t have a process to retain it, connect it, or apply it. I felt that pain deeply, and it’s a problem we all experience. Let me give you my example. As a programmer and content creator, I constantly study complex ideas and topics from AI models to product design to storytelling frameworks. But reading or watching videos alone wasn’t helping, and it took too much time. Sure, I’d understand something in the moment, then forget half of it a da…  ( 11 min )

The world of design never stands still — and 2026 is shaping up to be a bold year for UI/UX innovation. From AI-assisted creativity to emotion-driven interfaces, designers are rethinking what “good design” really means. Let’s explore the top UI/UX design trends for 2026 that every designer should know. AI is no longer just a buzzword — it’s becoming your new design partner. Tools like Figma AI, Uizard, and Framer’s AI features are enabling designers to generate layouts, color palettes, and user flows automatically. What it means for you: Embrace AI as a creative collaborator, not a replacement. Learn prompt-based design workflows. Keep a critical eye — AI can assist, but human empathy drives great UX. In 2026, design goes beyond usability. It’s about emotional resonance. Micro-intera…  ( 7 min )

October was an extraordinary month for Quote.Vote. Hacktoberfest gave us the spark we needed to open the doors, welcoming contributors from around the world to help shape the future of a platform that treats communication itself as public infrastructure. Our Hacktoberfest Roadmap board became a living snapshot of what collaboration looks like in motion. Every issue told a story. Some of features that shipped cleanly across the finish line, others of ambitious starts, half-built prototypes, deep reviews, and hard lessons learned. When we asked contributors why they picked our project over thousands of others, the answer kept coming back to the mission. “It felt like the work mattered.” Quote.Vote treats conversation like civic infrastructure, not a commodity. No ads. No engagement alg…  ( 8 min )

The Great Engineering Face-Off: Precision vs. Agility Imagine a tense face-off inside a product room — One treats code like concrete — structured, documented, predictable. It’s not personal. The Millennial Engineer: Code as Concrete The Millennial technologist grew up in an era of monoliths, long release cycles, and documentation-heavy workflows. For him, software development is precision engineering: 👉 Every class is planned. He values predictability, governance, and long-term maintainability. 🦾 For him, predictability is power. His world was shaped by Scrum, DevOps pipelines, and postmortems. The Gen Z Developer: Code as Clay Enter the Gen Z developer, born in the cloud, raised by Figma, and mentored by AI. For him, code is malleable. 👉 He shapes, breaks, and rebuilds faster tha…  ( 8 min )

TL;DR Cinema Sins serves up a snarky, 24-minute “Everything Wrong With Longlegs” roast—complete with Nicolas Cage’s over-the-top antics and a nod to Osgood Perkins’ upcoming Keeper. Expect the usual tally of sins, pop-culture digs, and signature one-liners. Want more? Hit up their main site or YouTube spinoffs (@TVSins, @commercialsins, @cinemasinspodcastnetwork), fill out the sinful poll, or back the team on Patreon. Plus, you can geek out with them on Discord, Reddit, Instagram, TikTok, and more. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Everything Wrong With Sinners In 15 Minutes Or Less CinemaSins is back with a bite-sized takedown of one of the year’s best genre films—packing all the jabs, jokes, and “sins” into a quick 15-minute roast just in time for Halloween. Want more wicked fun? Dive into their website and YouTube channels (@TVSins, @commercialsins, @cinemasinspodcastnetwork), fill out a sinful poll, support the small team on Patreon, and connect on Discord, Reddit, Instagram and TikTok. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

spoilerjs - a web component library for creating animated spoiler text with particle effects. Key features: Zero dependencies, pure Web Components Works with React, Vue, Svelte, or vanilla JS Under 10KB with configurable particle animations Full control over velocity, density, and reveal timing Telegram-style effects without heavy frameworks Perfect for blogs, forums, and educational content where you need interactive text reveals. 👉 Blog Post 👉 GitHub Repo 👉 Live Demo  ( 6 min )

Orchestrating Chaos: Unleashing the Power of Bio-Inspired AI for Autonomous System Design Tired of wrestling with complex system architectures, endlessly tweaking parameters, and still falling short of optimal performance? Imagine an AI that doesn't just execute instructions, but understands system dynamics and autonomously crafts superior designs. Forget endless configuration files and late-night debugging sessions; the future is here, and it's intelligent automation. At its core, this innovation uses a multi-agent AI architecture modeled after the human brain. Think of it as a team of specialized digital experts, each responsible for a different aspect of system design – one agent focuses on reasoning, another on conducting simulated experiments, and yet another on analyzing the result…  ( 7 min )

Easily grab page titles, descriptions, images, Open Graph, and Twitter Card data from any website. Why metadata matters But actually extracting that metadata at scale is… annoying. Some sites use og:title, others rely on twitter:description, and plenty forget both. You end up juggling custom scrapers, inconsistent markup, and endless exceptions. So instead of building yet another brittle parser, what if there was one simple, reliable service that just worked? Meet metadata.party You can run it locally, host it yourself, or use the hosted free of charge API (rate limited). Key features Why this project exists metadata.party was created to solve that once and for all. It’s a small, focused service that just extracts metadata consistently. Nothing fancy, no external dependencies, no paywalls.…  ( 8 min )

For a long time, I was curious about using GNU toolchain on Windows platforms, especially when it boils down to kernel-mode driver development. I like GNU toolchain (binutils, gcc, libstdc++). I use it for embedded development, but compiling, and especially linking binaries with GNU ld linker, has always been tricky. Why is it important? Microsoft Visual Studio is an excellent tool, but it is kind of obscure what is happening behind the scenes. Having free and open-source software toolchain even on a proprietary platform is a good thing (and avoid all the bloat from Visual Studio). This time, it took me a while to figure out how to link a trivial kernel-mode driver, and this brief post is to document these findings. Compiling GCC from sources for the mingw-w64 target is a topic for a diffe…  ( 9 min )

“Travel is not just about where you go, but what you discover — within and beyond.” 🧭 Explore — Beyond Maps, Beyond Comfort Exploration begins the moment you step out of your comfort zone. 😄 Enjoy — The Art of Living in the Moment Travel teaches you the beauty of now. 🌅 Escape — To Find Peace, Not Distance Sometimes, we travel not to run away, but to return to ourselves. ✨ Conclusion — The Journey Never Ends Explore to discover the world. Enjoy to feel its beauty. Escape to meet your soul. Because in the rhythm of these three words lies the essence of travel — and the secret to truly living. “Wherever you go, go with an open heart — the world is waiting to tell you its story.”  ( 7 min )

I spent five years in college learning to code. A stupid dissertation delayed my graduation. But that's another story. Most of my five-year program didn't prepare me for real-world coding. My real coding journey began at my first job, with one Google search: "how to get good at coding." I found a lot of conflicting advice: "Use comments" "Don't use comments" "Do this" "Don't do that" Arrggg! It took years of trial and error to learn what worked. I had to survive on-call shifts, talk to stakeholders, and say "no" politely. More importantly, I had to learn that coding takes more than just syntax. That's why I wrote Street-Smart Coding: 30 Ways to Get Better at Coding Without Losing Your Mind, so you don't have to go down the same rabbit hole. I wrote it for every developer who's ever typed "how to get better at coding" into Google or ChatGPT, just like me back in my first job. Some lessons inside Street-Smart Coding are conventional. One of the tips will save you from staying at work until 3:00 a.m. That's on Chapter #21. Another tip is to watch a TV show. And no, it's not Mr. Robot or Silicon Valley. That's on Chapter #29. It will teach you about problem-solving. But all the tips and lessons are battle-tested. These are the lessons I wish I had starting out, the lessons I learned over ten years through plenty of mistakes. Now they're yours. Get your copy of Street-Smart Coding here  ( 7 min )

Managing dozens of machines manually is a recipe for chaos. Paper logs, whiteboards, and Excel sheets often lead to missed service dates and incomplete records. That’s why asphalt contractors are adopting digital fleet maintenance systems — and the results are impressive. Instead of searching through files or messages, all service data is stored in one cloud-based system. Every repair, inspection, or oil change is logged automatically. Modern tools like Commander ERP allow you to set recurring service reminders based on machine hours or usage. This ensures you never miss critical maintenance again. Operators can submit equipment issues directly from their phones, including photos or comments. The maintenance team can act immediately — reducing downtime dramatically. By tracking metrics like repair frequency, fuel usage, and maintenance costs, you can identify which machines are costing more than they earn — and make smarter replacement decisions. Commander ERP doesn’t stop at maintenance. It ties your fleet data into production, inventory, and financial modules. That’s how leading asphalt companies turn maintenance tracking into a growth strategy. Digital transformation in asphalt operations isn’t optional anymore — it’s the new competitive edge. Learn how maintenance tracking plays a central role here: Tracking Equipment Maintenance in an Asphalt Company: Why It Matters and How to Do It Right  ( 6 min )

The Power of Simple Optimizations Sometimes the most impactful improvements come from stepping back and rethinking your approach. A recent pull request demonstrates this perfectly: 32 lines added, 23 removed, and a Docker image that's half the size with 72% fewer security vulnerabilities. Let's break down exactly what changed and why it matters. Before: Image size: 2.04 GB Security vulnerabilities: 290+ Build approach: Single-stage After: Image size: ~900 MB (50% reduction) Security vulnerabilities: ~80 (72% reduction) Build approach: Multi-stage Code changed: 1 file, net +9 lines --- ## The Five Critical Insights ### 1. The Slim Base Image Difference **Before:** ``` dockerfile FROM python:3.11.2 After: dockerfile # Stage 1: Build FROM python:3.11.2 AS builder # Stage 2: Runtime…  ( 8 min )

Quick summary: How I built a production-grade full-stack app with ultra-fast startup and a tiny footprint (~50MB) using Spring Boot Native Image and added a simple front using Angular 20 Traditional Java applications, especially Spring Boot apps, are notorious for their slow startup times. A typical Spring Boot application can take 3-5 seconds to start, which becomes a significant bottleneck in: Microservices architectures where you need rapid scaling Serverless environments where cold starts matter Development workflows where you restart frequently Cloud deployments where startup time affects user experience Enter GraalVM Native Image - a technology that compiles Java applications ahead-of-time into native executables. The results are astonishing: Startup time: ultra fast Memory footpri…  ( 10 min )

Introduction to OKRs: The Framework That Powers Tech Giants In the fast-paced world of technology and cybersecurity, staying focused on what truly matters can make the difference between preventing a major breach and suffering catastrophic consequences. Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) have emerged as a powerful goal-setting framework used by some of the world's most successful organizations including Google, Amazon, Netflix, and LinkedIn to align teams, drive ambitious outcomes, and measure what matters most . Originally developed at Intel by Andy Grove and popularized by John Doerr who introduced them to Google in 1999, OKRs have transformed how organizations set and execute their strategies . The framework's beauty lies in its simplicity: an Objective is a qualitative, inspirational …  ( 10 min )

ElevenLabs v3 represents a paradigm shift in text-to-speech technology. Unlike traditional TTS systems that simply read text aloud, v3 allows you to direct a performance—controlling emotion, pacing, character, and delivery through intuitive text annotations called Audio Tags. Think of it this way: v2 was a voice actor reading your script. v3 is a voice actor performing your script with full directorial control in your hands. This comprehensive guide will take you from beginner to advanced user, with real-world examples, optimization strategies, and practical workflows for every use case. Understanding Audio Tags Getting Started with v3 The Seven Pillars Deep Dive Advanced Techniques Use Case Blueprints Optimization & Best Practices Troubleshooting Common Issues API Implementation Audio Tag…  ( 25 min )

The bonds domain within capital markets involves the issuance, trading, and management of debt securities. Bonds are fixed-income instruments that represent a loan made by an investor to a borrower, typically corporate or governmental. Here's an overview of the key concepts and components in the bonds domain: Government Bonds: Treasury Bonds (T-Bonds): Long-term government securities with maturities typically ranging from 10 to 30 years. Municipal Bonds (Munis): Issued by local governments or municipalities to fund public projects. Sovereign Bonds: Issued by national governments in foreign currencies. Corporate Bonds: Investment Grade Bonds: Issued by companies with high credit ratings. High-Yield (Junk) Bonds: Issued by companies with lower credit ratings, offering higher returns to compe…  ( 7 min )

Series: From Code to Cloud: Building a Production-Ready .NET Application https://linkedin.com/in/farrukh-rehman https://github.com/farrukh1212cs Source Code Backend : https://github.com/farrukh1212cs/ECommerce-Backend.git Source Code Frontend : https://github.com/farrukh1212cs/ECommerce-Frontend.git PostgreSQL is a powerful open-source database widely used in enterprise and cloud systems. Our goal today: 🐳 Pull and run PostgreSQL via Docker ⚙️ Add PostgreSQL support in EF Core 🏗️ Create PostgresDbContext and design-time factory 🧱 Run migrations and verify setup 🐳 Step 1 — Pull PostgreSQL Docker Image and Run Container Let’s start by running PostgreSQL locally inside Docker. docker pull postgres Run container docker run -d --name postgres -e POSTGRES_USER=postgres -e POSTGRES_PASSWORD=…  ( 7 min )

Ok, it's midnight during Halloween, and I'm talking about Optimizers. Such a thrill lol. And the goal today is to teach you how AdamW is calculated mathematically, and what the intention is behind its design. So, what is an optimizer in the context of LLMs? First of all, this name to me is rather deceptive. This is actually less of an object and more of a verb/ methodology/ concept. Optimizer is a WAY to update the parameters in our LLMs during training. Specifically, it's how to update each weight value in, for example, our attention matrices or in the linear layer of our MLP layer during backprop. In the simplest form, with "chain rule", we have this classic optimizer called Stochastic Gradient Descent (SGD): θt=θt−1−η∇θL(θt) \theta_t = \theta_{t-1} - \eta \nabla_{\theta} \mathcal{L}(\th…  ( 11 min )

The minimalist yet addictive puzzle 2048 has become a timeless example of simple mechanics meeting endless replayability. Rebuilding it from scratch in modern web standards is not just a fun side project—it’s also a great way to understand HTML5, JavaScript logic, and responsive UI design. In this post, we’ll break down how to recreate 2048 using pure HTML5 and JavaScript, discuss the key concepts behind its smooth performance, and share a playable HTML5 version for reference. At its core, 2048 is a 4x4 grid-based sliding puzzle where numbered tiles merge when they collide with identical numbers. Grid Management: A 2D array tracks the tile positions and values. Movement Handling: Player input (arrows or swipe gestures) triggers a direction-based merge operation. Tile Spawning: After each …  ( 8 min )

Hello developers! I'm Charlie. I've independently developed three AI tools: TransMonkey, Imgkits, and TeachAny. I'll be sharing my architecture, automation stack, and the real-world challenges I encountered while using these products. 1.Architecture for a solo developer Frontend I use Next.js, React, and Tailwind. I choose them for SEO, reuse, and fast themes. I use MDX for docs and demos. Backend I run serverless functions for burst tasks like translate, generate, and export. I run a job queue and workers for long tasks like OCR, media, and large translations. I store assets and previews in object storage behind a CDN. Data and documents I use Postgres for jobs, quotas, and audit logs. I parse document layout into blocks, lines, and tables to keep structure. I use small embeddings only wh…  ( 12 min )

Summary CinemaSins serves up its trademark snark in Everything Wrong With Longlegs, poking fun at Nicolas Cage’s off-the-wall performance and those hilariously elongated limbs—all while building buzz for director Osgood Perkins’s upcoming thriller, Keeper. They tally every “sin” in rapid-fire style, squeezing it all into a sub–24-minute roast session. True to form, the video description doubles as a promo blitz: links to their YouTube channels, social media hangouts (Discord, Reddit, Instagram, TikTok), a sinful poll, Patreon support, and a roll call of their writing squad. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

TL;DR CinemaSins is tearing into what they call one of the year’s best genre flicks—“Sinners”—and tossing out playful “sins” in under 15 minutes, Halloween vibes included. It’s part roast, part love letter, and totally tongue-in-cheek. They’re also pimping their empire: check out their main site, YouTube channels (@TVSins, @commercialsins, @cinemasinspodcastnetwork), join the sinful poll, support them on Patreon, hop into Discord and Reddit, and follow on Instagram, TikTok and more—even Jeremy’s got a book out. Happy sinning! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Predator 2 – Caravan of Garbage TL;DR Predator 2 trades Schwarzenegger’s jungle for Danny Glover’s mean streets of ’90s L.A., pitting him against a souped-up Predator in the middle of a brutal heat-and-crime wave. It ditches some original perks but adds Gary Busey chaos and a slick urban spin that keeps things fresh. If you’re not hung up on seeing the exact same movie twice, this sequel delivers plenty of trashy thrills and ’90s nostalgia—exactly the kind of guilty-pleasure ride you’d expect from a “Caravan of Garbage” review. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Cách viết bài chuẩn SEO website lên top Google – Bí quyết để tăng truy cập và doanh thu Trong kỷ nguyên số hiện nay, tối ưu hóa SEO và tạo nội dung chuẩn SEO là yếu tố then chốt giúp website phát triển bền vững. Viết bài chuẩn SEO không chỉ nâng cao thứ hạng Google mà còn gia tăng khách hàng tiềm năng, thúc đẩy doanh thu và xây dựng thương hiệu uy tín. Dưới đây là cách viết bài chuẩn SEO website lên top Google một cách bài bản và hiệu quả. Trong thế giới kỹ thuật số, SEO là yếu tố không thể thiếu trong chiến lược marketing online. Nội dung chuẩn SEO là trái tim giúp website khớp với thuật toán Google một cách tự nhiên. Viết bài đúng chuẩn SEO sẽ mang lại lợi ích như tăng thứ hạng, nâng cao giá trị thương hiệu và thu hút lưu lượng truy cập tự nhiên. SEO là quá trình tối ưu hóa website để…  ( 10 min )

So, I've been building admin panels, management systems, and information systems for companies for about 2 years now. You know the struggle - you need to show clients something quickly, but setting up everything from scratch takes forever. I was using FilamentPHP for a while. It's honestly great - super easy to set up, fast to build with, and has tons of features. But here's the annoying part: every time I needed to show a client a demo, I had to publish it to my VPS. That meant paying for hosting just to show them a few pages. It was eating into my margins. I kept thinking, "Wouldn't it be nice if we had something like Filament, but for JavaScript? Then I could just deploy demos to Vercel for free." So... I built it. Let me show you what I came up with. ShadPanel is basically a CLI tool t…  ( 11 min )

When working with Flexbox layouts, you might want one element — like a sidebar — to stay fixed while another area stretches to fill the rest. The flex shorthand property lets you control that with precision. Here’s how flex: 0 0 255px achieves it. flex: 0 0 255px Means flex: 0 0 255px; /* sidebar stays fixed */ Broken down: flex-grow: 0 → the sidebar will not grow to take up extra space. flex-shrink: 0 → the sidebar will not shrink if the container gets smaller. flex-basis: 255px → the sidebar’s starting (and effectively final) width is 255px. Before applying flex: 0 0 255px flex-grow: 0 prevents the sidebar from expanding. flex-shrink: 0 prevents it from collapsing. flex-basis: 255px sets its exact width.  ( 6 min )

Aardvark is an autonomous security agent developed by OpenAI, currently in private beta. It functions as an "agentic security researcher" designed to continuously hunt, validate, and help patch vulnerabilities in software codebases. Specially tasks like understanding code, testing them and even suggesting fixes. Think of it like hiring a really smart security expert who never gets tired and can review your entire codebase constantly. Powered by next-generation AI technology, Aardvark operates more like a human security expert than a traditional security tool, using advanced reasoning to analyze code, identify exploitable vulnerabilities, and even suggest patches. For development teams and enterprises managing complex codebases, Aardvark represents a significant shift in how security vuln…  ( 10 min )

Hacktoberfest 2025 — My First Time as a Contributor 😼 Aylen Tejas ・ Nov 3 #devchallenge #hacktoberfest #opensource  ( 5 min )

My friend recently asked me for help with a common problem: they needed to upload files to a remote server, but didn't want to upload everything—just the files that had changed today. Manually checking modification dates for dozens of files? Not fun. So I wrote a quick Python script to solve it. When you're syncing files to a remote server, uploading everything is inefficient and time-consuming. You really only need the files you've modified today—whether that's code you've been working on, documents you've edited, or data files you've processed. This get_latest_files_by_today() function scans a folder and returns only the files modified today, sorted with the most recent first: def get_latest_files_by_today(folder_path: str) -> list: It's straightforward: Validates the folder path to avo…  ( 7 min )

Can you send 20,000 requests per second from a single Python application? That's over 1.2 million a minute and nearly 2 billion a day. Most developers would say no. Python is great, but it isn't known for that kind of raw network performance. I wanted to test that assumption. This article shows how I combined an async Python script with a Rust-based library and deep OS-level tuning to achieve that number. The full code and test setup are available on GitHub. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/fAEk7pAiQ54 The Right Tool for the Job: rnet A key advantage of rnet is its robust TLS configuration, which is effective at bypassing Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) like Cloudflare that often challenge standard Python clients. The Code: A Simple Async Worker # From send_request/rnet_test.py async def ru…  ( 8 min )

問題の発覚 Vercelでプレビューデプロイを実行したところ、以下のエラーが発生しました： engineer_blog_comments: Create database branch for deployment Branch limit reached. Upgrade your plan or delete unused branches. Neonの無料プランでは、データベースブランチが最大10個までという制限があり、それに達してしまったようです。 VercelとNeonを統合すると、デフォルトで以下のような動作になります： Production環境（本番）: メインのデータベースブランチを使用 Preview環境（プレビュー）: 各プレビューデプロイごとに新しいブランチを自動作成 つまり、PRを作成するたび、またはプレビューデプロイのたびに、Neon側で新しいデータベースブランチが作成されます。 新しいPRを作成 → プレビューデプロイ実行 Vercelが自動的にNeonブランチを生成（例: preview/feature/r2e-frontend） PRをマージしてもブランチは残る 新しいPRを複数作成 → ブランチが増え続ける 10個に達するとエラー すべてのプレビューデプロイで同じ固定ブランチを使用するように設定することで、新しいブランチが作成されなくなります。 Neon Consoleにアクセス プロジェクト「engineer_blog_comments」を選択 左サイドバーの「Branches」をクリック 「Create Branch」をクリック ブランチ名: preview（任意の名前でOK） 「Branch from」: mainを選択 作成ボタンをクリック 作成したブランチを選択し、Connection DetailsからPOSTGR…  ( 6 min )

Building Syllabi – Agentic AI with Vercel AI SDK, Dynamic Tool Loading, and RAG After 6 months of building, I just launched Syllabi – an open-source platform for creating agentic chatbots that can integrate with ANY tool, search knowledge bases, and deploy across channels. TL;DR: Built with Vercel AI SDK, dynamic tool selection (semantic vs. direct), modular skills system, and real-time RAG. It's open-source (MIT) and ready for self-hosting. 🔗 Website: https://www.syllabi-ai.com/ ⭐ GitHub: https://github.com/Achu-shankar/Syllabi Every AI project I worked on needed two things: Answer questions from knowledge bases (RAG) Take actions (send Slack messages, create tickets, call APIs) But building both from scratch is tedious. Existing solutions either lock you into their cloud or don't sup…  ( 14 min )

Cryptocurrency mining has come a long way since its inception, and as the demand for mining power continues to rise, miners are faced with the challenge of managing heat generation. Overheating can lead to hardware failure, reduced performance, and a shorter lifespan of mining rigs. To combat this, innovative cooling solutions like liquid cooling and immersion cooling are stepping in to enhance the mining experience. Liquid Cooling: A Step Up in Efficiency Liquid cooling is a tried-and-true solution for reducing temperatures in high-performance mining rigs. By using liquid to absorb and dissipate heat, this method ensures that mining equipment remains at optimal operating temperatures. Unlike traditional air cooling, liquid cooling is far more efficient in transferring heat away from the c…  ( 7 min )

What I Learned Publishing Technical Books on Amazon (Without Being a Coder) Jaideep Parashar ・ Nov 3 #books #ai #techtalks #discuss  ( 6 min )

If someone told me a few years ago that I would publish 40+ books on AI, coding, automation, and productivity, and many would become bestsellers, I would have laughed. Why? Here’s what this journey taught me, and how anyone (developer or not) can publish meaningful technical books today. 1️⃣ You Don’t Need to Be the “Expert”: You Need to Be the Guide Readers don’t want jargon. When I wrote my first AI and coding books, my goal wasn’t to prove how much I knew; it was to explain what I was learning in a simple, actionable way. People don’t read technical books to admire the author. If you can shorten someone’s learning curve, you’re already valuable. 2️⃣ AI Became My Co-Author, Not My Replacement I used ChatGPT to: structure chapters generate examples explain complex concepts simply create …  ( 9 min )

Stage 1 In our case is very simple, so let's quickly run through it. From the import table, we can see that there's some work with file resources. I immediately thought there must be something there, so I checked it out, and sure enough, we see a base64 string. This is easy to spot because it almost always ends with a double equals sign "==". We also see in the import table an API for working with encryption; we should immediately check what is being passed to it, and very quickly we find a string that we can assume is used for decryption. And that's exactly what happened. All we had to do was take this string and convert it into an SHA1 hash. This will be our decryption key for RC4 decryption. We take the first 5 bytes and pass them to the decryption function. Voilà, we see the standard …  ( 13 min )

How I made Claude write commits and handle Merge Requests — even on GitLab’s free tier Automation used to mean “run my tests and deploy my code.” Now it means “let the AI handle the boring stuff while I focus on the real problems.” Recently, Anthropic published a guide showing how to connect Claude directly to GitLab CI/CD so it can read, fix, and even commit code automatically. Here’s the original documentation: https://docs.claude.com/en/docs/claude-code/gitlab-ci-cd But there’s one challenge — if you’re using the free version of GitLab, you’ll need to wire things together yourself. That’s exactly what I did. To make Claude interact with GitLab, I used two components: An MCP server – a middleware that allows AI agents to safely talk to external APIs. For GitLab, there’s a ready-made module: @zereight/mcp-gitlab. A webhook handler – a lightweight FastAPI service that listens for GitLab events (new issues, comments, MRs) and triggers the AI workflow. I open-sourced my implementation here: https://github.com/Devs-Infrastructure/gitlab-hooks-api (Bonus: includes a method to register hooks across every project in a GitLab group.) On average, each task costs about $1 in Claude API usage — mostly due to code scanning. Occasionally, the CI pipeline behaves unpredictably: the agent might forget to commit changes or stop mid-task. Still, this kind of automation is becoming a core part of modern development. The agent handles repetitive chores so humans can focus on design, logic, and innovation. Switch to Cursor CLI – it’s not only more stable and better at model selection, but its basic subscription already includes a generous token allowance and native MCP support, so you can integrate AI workflows without worrying about API limits. Add loop control – restrict the number of iterations the agent can run to avoid runaway tasks. Run post-checks after the agent finishes: bash npm run lint --fix npm test git add . && git commit -m "AI fixes" && git push  ( 6 min )

✨ Hacktoberfest 2025 — My First Time as a Contributor ✨ Ahoi!! Well, where to start? It was my first time joining Hacktoberfest, and honestly, I joined a bit late — but I was determined to earn that Super Contributor badge. I contributed to projects as curious as one with a button that literally did nothing but gave you motivational quotes (the-button-that-does-nothing), all the way to a “Word-like” collaborative editor built with React (CollabSpace). Here are a few examples of what I worked on with lots of joy n.n At first, I noticed that most of the issues labeled hacktoberfest were already taken. Then I saw something interesting — some people created their own issues and assigned them to themselves. That was the key: proactivity. So I started checking out projects, seeing…  ( 7 min )

FlyoutMenu: a jQuery plugin for Bootstrap 5 that handles multi-level navigation menus with RTL support and dark mode integration. Key features: Unlimited menu nesting depth with automatic viewport edge detection Automatic RTL/LTR detection from dir attributes Touch device support that switches from hover to click interactions Bootstrap theme system integration with CSS variable-based dark mode Complete keyboard navigation with ARIA attributes for screen readers JSON initialization or HTML enhancement modes The plugin weighs about 8 KB total (minified CSS + JS) and requires jQuery 3.7+, Bootstrap 5, and Bootstrap Icons. Works well for e-commerce category trees, multi-language applications, dashboard navigation, or any interface that needs organized hierarchical menus without pulling in a large framework. 👉 Blog Post 👉 GitHub Repo 👉 Live Demo  ( 6 min )

What is Single Mode Fiber? Basic Introduction to Single Mode Fiber Optic Cable Fiber optics are an indispensable part of modern communication networks, playing a vital role in signal, data, and network transmission. Fiber optic single mode serves as the core transmission medium for long-distance, high-capacity optical communication networks. Its original design aimed to address the modal dispersion issue in multimode fibers: when optical signals travel through multimode fibers, light waves of different modes spread due to varying propagation paths, causing signal pulse broadening and limiting transmission distance and speed. Single Mode Fiber Optic Cable achieves its performance by reducing the core diameter to 8–10 μm (approximately 1/10 the thickness of a human hair), allowi…  ( 16 min )

What if the secret to breakthrough innovation isn’t more budget, but less bureaucracy? Alphabet, the $1.6 trillion juggernaut behind Google, is rewriting the rules of corporate innovation—and their latest move might shock the boardroom traditionalists. While rivals desperately micromanage their "moonshot" bets in-house, Alphabet is quietly launching these wild ideas as independent startups—handing employees major equity and startup-level autonomy. The goal? Supercharge incentive, cut clunky oversight, and finally outpace the innovation drag that haunts most big companies. Why Alphabet Spun Its Own Model For years, Alphabet’s moonshots—from self-driving cars to internet balloons—suffocated inside the mother ship. But over the last 2-3 years, the playbook changed. Instead of hoarding wild be…  ( 7 min )

Infinite Worlds, Perfect Recall: AI's Leap in Simulated Reality Tired of AI simulations that drift, diverge, and ultimately become useless? Imagine designing a virtual environment for testing autonomous vehicles or training robots, only to find that each run produces wildly different, unreliable results. This inconsistency stems from imperfections in how AI models represent and predict the evolution of these simulated worlds. Introducing a new approach: Geometrically-Regularized World Models. The core idea is deceptively simple: force the AI's internal representation to respect the spatial relationships of the environment. By ensuring that points close together in the virtual world remain close in the AI's 'mind', we dramatically improve the model's ability to accurately predict future s…  ( 7 min )

How a New AI Can See and Speak Both English and Chinese Like a Human Ever wondered how a computer could describe a photo in two languages at the same time? Scientists have built a fresh AI called FG‑CLIP 2 that not only recognizes what’s in an image but also matches every tiny detail—like the color of a shirt or the position of a cat—to words in both English and Chinese. This breakthrough opens doors for smarter search engines, better accessibility tools, and more natural cross‑cultural apps. In the future, your phone could understand and describe the world around you in any language, making communication smoother for everyone. Read article comprehensive review in Paperium.net: FG-CLIP 2: A Bilingual Fine-grained Vision-Language Alignment Model 🤖 This analysis and review was primarily generated and structured by an AI . The content is provided for informational and quick-review purposes.  ( 17 min )

In modern software architecture, APIs are the core nexus connecting frontends and backends, and services to one another. For a long time, REST has dominated API design as the de facto standard, but its inherent "push-based" information model has increasingly shown its limitations when faced with complex frontend requirements. GraphQL, proposed by Facebook, was seen as an alternative, yet most implementations still position it as "just another API protocol," failing to fully unleash its potential. The Nop platform offers a fundamental reinterpretation of GraphQL—it is no longer a transport protocol on par with REST, but a universal engine for information decomposition, composition, and dispatch. This design not only delivers significant benefits in engineering practice but also mathematical…  ( 12 min )

This is a submission for the 2025 Hacktoberfest Writing Challenge: Contribution Chronicles Hacktoberfest is always one of my favourite times of year. It's a month filled with learning, sharing, and connecting through open source. Every year, I try to dive into a few new projects, meet new communities, and stretch my technical skills. This year, my main contribution highlights were to Appwrite, ToolJet, and for the first time, Home Assistant's Core, and I learned tonnes along the way. One of the things I love most about open source is how it forces you to learn by doing. Each project has its own way of working, its own tech stack, and its own community culture. Appwrite, for instance, has such a rich and well-documented environment that made it a great place to dive deep into backend system…  ( 8 min )

When building production applications, observability is crucial for understanding system behavior, diagnosing issues, and optimizing performance. However, metrics collection is often treated as an afterthought, bolted onto applications only when problems arise or when someone remembers to add instrumentation. This creates a challenge: by the time you realize you need metrics, you may have already missed critical data points during development and testing phases. More importantly, it separates metrics from logs conceptually, even though they often represent the same events from different perspectives. Logs and metrics are two sides of the same coin. When you log that a request was processed, you might also want to track how many requests per second your system handles. When you log an error…  ( 9 min )

published: true https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/placeholder.png This is my submission for the 2025 Hacktoberfest Writing Challenge: Maintainer Spotlight During Hacktoberfest 2025 I focused on building Mind’s Eye and BinFlow, two interconnected open-source systems designed to make computation time-native. Delivered: ✅ BinFlow Core (Time-Labeled Binary Framework) ✅ Mind’s Eye (Perceptual AI Layer Visualizer) ✅ FlowSheet (Multi-Language Orchestrator) ✅ Documentation & Architecture Guides ✅ Web4 demo node ready for public tests GitHub (coming Nov 2025): [https://github.com/SAGEWORKS-AI/mindseye-binflow](https://github.com/SAGEWORKS-AI/mindseye-binflow) Modern AI and blockchain systems operate as isolated islands: AI interprets data without verifiable memory, while …  ( 8 min )

Building LAW-T: Creating a Time-Native Programming Language from Scratch This is my submission for the 2025 Hacktoberfest Writing Challenge: Contribution Chronicles I spent Hacktoberfest 2025 building LAW-T, a programming language where every line of code has a cryptographic timestamp. The result: perfect reproducibility, time-travel debugging, and a new way to think about code provenance. What I shipped: ✅ Working interpreter (Python, 300 lines) ✅ Time-Labeled Binary (TLB) system ✅ 10+ example programs ✅ Complete documentation ✅ Open source on GitHub Try it now: curl -sSf https://lawt.dev/setup.sh | bash python lawt.py run examples/factorial.law Have you ever debugged a production issue and thought: "I wish I could see exactly what code ran, when it ran, and with what data"? I have. H…  ( 13 min )

Shoring up global supply chains with generative AI Blog Post: Title: Shoring up global supply chains with generative AI Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the vulnerabilities of global, interconnected supply chains. National lockdowns triggered months-long manufacturing shutdowns, leading to widespread supply shortages and cost spirals. The mass disruption across international trade routes has rendered traditional inventory planning and forecasting tools useless. In this blog post, we will explore how generative AI can help shore up global supply chains and prepare for future disruptions. The Impact of COVID-19 on Global Supply Chains: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on global supply chains. The pandemic has disrupted international trade routes, leading to…  ( 7 min )

Let's talk Package Management!! Imagine a world where you can run a single command line and have everything installed and ready to go. No need to download and set up libraries manually one by one. Sounds simple and resourceful, right? Well, I'm here to tell you that is exactly what npm does for you! What is 'npm'? Created in 2010 by Isaac Z. Schlueter, npm is currently the largest software registry in the world, making thousands of packages available for easy reuse. What does 'npm' do? As you know, JavaScript is what we use to power web browsers, just like this one. All the user interactivity, like clicking buttons and searching in a search bar, is powered by JavaScript. Node.js allows us to run JavaScript on our computers, outside of the browser. And when you install Node.js, one of th…  ( 8 min )

Getting Started with Azure Storage: A Lab for Building a Lightweight Azure Storage Environment for Prototyping and Training. Scenario: In our IT department, we needed a simple and flexible way to prototype storage scenarios and train new personnel. The goal was to create a lightweight Azure configuration that could be easily modified, didn’t require backup or recovery, and offered a low-cost solution for temporary data. This blog post walk you through the setup I used, including key concepts and configuration steps. What Is Azure Storage? What Is a Resource Group? Why Use Locally-Redundant Storage (LRS)? Security and Networking Goals Enforce secure transfer using TLS 1.2 Disable shared key access while the storage is idle Enable public network access for training flexibility What You'll Se…  ( 8 min )

Title: Unveiling the New Uniform of the F-16 Fighter Pilots: A Tribute to the Ultimate War Machine The United States Air Force (USAF) has recently unveiled the new uniforms for its F-16 fighter pilots. This new design is a tribute to the iconic F-16 fighter jet that has been serving the military branch for decades. The F-16, also known as the Falcon, is a highly advanced and versatile aircraft that has seen action in numerous conflicts and operations. The new uniforms are a reflection of the USAF's commitment to honoring the legacy of the F-16 and its pilots. The design features a combination of traditional and modern elements, with a nod to the Falcon's distinctive red and white color scheme. The uniforms also incorporate the latest technology and materials, ensuring that the pilots are…  ( 7 min )

Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing fields in the world today. Every year, more companies face threats that put their data, reputation, and customer trust at risk. As these threats grow, so does the demand for skilled cybersecurity professio...  ( 8 min )

Automation has become one of the most valuable skills for any technical team. It helps eliminate repetitive work, speeds up business operations, and lets you focus on creative or strategic tasks. Whether it’s moving data between apps, triggering act...  ( 9 min )

Python package managers let you install and manage dependencies—like NumPy, pandas, and so on—right from your terminal. In this article, you will learn how to use uv—an extremely fast Python package manager. Prerequisites To get the most out of this ...  ( 6 min )

The weak action happened despite SOL exchange-traded products booking their second strongest weekly inflow on record driven by the new ETFs, CoinShares said.  ( 30 min )

With the acquisition, Ripple aims to provide quickly-deployable wallets to boost fintech and corporate crypto payments, president Monica Long said in an interview.  ( 29 min )

Volume jumped 628% as SUI sliced through key support, then bounced — without buyer conviction.  ( 30 min )

The oracle network's token hit its weakest price since the October 10 crash, breaking key support levels after multiple failed breakout last week.  ( 30 min )

XLM steadies after a sharp 5.5% sell-off, with traders watching the $0.277 level as the critical line between recovery and renewed downside pressure.  ( 30 min )

The token climbed to nearly $4.30 late on Sunday, before tracking downward throughout Monday.  ( 29 min )

Hedera token breaks key technical level amid volume surge, though late-session reversal signals emerge.  ( 30 min )

BONK slid to $0.00001232, breaking through critical support as sales pressure swept through Solana-linked meme tokens.  ( 29 min )

Heavy institutional selling pressure triggered a technical breakdown in DOT.  ( 29 min )

The downturn in prices rippled across derivatives markets, liquidating over $1 billion in leveraged trading positions across all digital assets Monday, CoinGlass data showed.  ( 30 min )

The preferred shares, dubbed SATA, are set to carry an initial 12% annual dividend, payable monthly in cash.  ( 30 min )

Nasdaq reprimanded TON Strategy, a major holder of TON, for failing to obtain shareholder approval before issuing stock to finance a $272.7 million purchase.  ( 30 min )

The blockchain firm’s native token debuted Monday with strong activity on Binance and Korean exchanges, following a $18 million Series A raise in September.  ( 29 min )

Donut Labs has now raised $22 million across a pre-seed and seed funding round in the last six months.  ( 29 min )

The broker said the company's full-cap bitcoin strategy is maturing, as preferred equity drives accretion and a new S&P credit rating expands its investor base.  ( 29 min )

The nanocap biotech firm is pivoting into digital assets with a $540 million raise to build a canton coin–based treasury, backed by DRW and Liberty City Ventures.  ( 30 min )

The company's 3.4 million of ETH tokens represents just shy of 3% of the total supply.  ( 29 min )

Sui (SUI) fell 8.6% and Cronos (CRO) dropped 7.9% over the weekend.  ( 26 min )

The firm mostly funded the fresh buys with sales of common stock.  ( 28 min )

The breakdown occurred during a broader crypto market downturn, with BNB's move possibly reflecting spillover effects from the decline.  ( 30 min )

The strategic investment round was led by Yzi Labs and included participation from Gate.io, Crypto.com, and Animoca Brands.  ( 28 min )

Ripple Prime offers OTC spot trading for major cryptocurrencies including XRP and RLUSD.  ( 29 min )

The crypto miner is pushing deeper toward AI infrastructure with AWS lease, new West Texas data center plans.  ( 30 min )

Wall Street broker Bernstein said bitcoin miners are fast becoming an essential part of the AI value chain.  ( 30 min )

Shiba Inu shows relative weakness versus broader crypto markets despite late-session bounce, with token burns failing to offset selling pressure during volatile trading.  ( 31 min )

The pilot, part of Brazil's Drex initiative, used Chainlink's infrastructure to connect Brazil's Drex network with Hong Kong's Ensemble platform.  ( 29 min )

The monthly average network hashrate, a proxy for competition in the industry and mining difficulty, rose 5% to 1,082 EH/s.  ( 28 min )

Charts indicate growing risk of a deeper decline to $100,000 or below, with consistent bias for put options in the options market.  ( 31 min )

Zcash's market cap rose to as high as $7.2 billion, while Monero's held around $6.3 billion.  ( 30 min )

Your day-ahead look for Nov. 3, 2025  ( 38 min )

The deal is indicative of how miners’ once-volatile hardware fleets are increasingly viewed as strategic compute assets, bridging the gap between blockchain and AI.  ( 29 min )

Analysts warn that sustained trading below $0.18 could lead to a drop toward $0.07, while defending this level might spark a recovery.  ( 30 min )

The merger aims to expand Animoca's investor base and enhance access to its digital assets and growth companies.  ( 28 min )

The pause allows developers to roll out an emergency hard fork aimed at isolating compromised contracts and recovering affected assets before resuming operations.  ( 31 min )

At FinTech Week, the Standard Chartered CEO said Hong Kong’s digital asset pilots, including HKD-backed stablecoins and tokenized deposits, could transform cross-border trade, as regulators unveiled new rules allowing shared order books for crypto exchanges.  ( 30 min )

The company is converting parts of its mining footprint into AI-ready data centers, including a site in Grand Falls, New Brunswick, that could support 25,000 GPUs.  ( 30 min )

Your look at what's coming in the week starting Nov. 3.  ( 34 min )

The affected funds include 6,850 osETH, 6,590 WETH, and 4,260 wstETH, blockchain data analyzed by CoinDesk showed.  ( 28 min )

BTC's monthly chart shows indecision at record highs.  ( 30 min )

The Swiss banking group’s Austrian subsidiary, AMINA EU, will spearhead a European market launch and accelerated expansion into the trading block.  ( 30 min )

The founder of Binance was "treated really badly" by the Biden administration, President Trump said during an interview.  ( 28 min )

While the move helps avoid potential liquidity crises that could damage financial markets, it falls short of being as stimulative to risk assets as the Fed's other moves, such as QE.  ( 33 min )

Meanwhile, bitcoin selling by long-term investors has tripled since June, as buyers who entered near $93,000 take profits.  ( 31 min )

The decline came amid a deteriorating technical backdrop and increased selling activity across large wallets.  ( 31 min )

Traders are closely monitoring the $2.49 support level, as sustained closes below could lead to further declines.  ( 31 min )

BTC holds near $110K and Ethereum trades around $3,900 as liquidations ease and market makers report clients slowly re-entering risk after the Fed-driven selloff.  ( 31 min )

A deep dive into x402: the HTTP-based payment standard that lets APIs and apps charge, verify, and settle natively on the web.  ( 10 min )

The State of AI is a collaboration between the Financial Times & MIT Technology Review examining the ways in which AI is reshaping global power. Every Monday for the next six weeks, writers from both publications will debate one aspect of the generative AI revolution reshaping global power. In this conversation, the FT’s tech columnist…  ( 24 min )

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Here’s the latest company planning for gene-edited babies The news: A West Coast biotech entrepreneur says he’s secured $30 million to form a public-benefit company to study how to safely create genetically edited…  ( 21 min )

Demand for copper is surging, as is pollution from its dirty production processes. The founders of one startup, Still Bright, think they have a better, cleaner way to generate the copper the world needs.  The company uses water-based reactions, based on battery chemistry technology, to purify copper in a process that could be less polluting…  ( 21 min )

I’m thrilled to announce a fantastic new addition to our leadership team: Karyne Levy is joining VentureBeat as our new Managing Editor. Today is her first day. Many of you may know Karyne from her most recent role as Deputy Managing Editor at TechCrunch, but her career is a highlight reel of veteran tech journalism. Her resume includes pivotal roles at Protocol, NerdWallet, Business Insider, and CNET, giving her a deep understanding of this industry from every angle. Hiring Karyne is a significant step forward for VentureBeat. As we’ve sharpened our focus on serving you – the enterprise technical decision-maker navigating the complexities of AI and data – I’ve been looking for a very specific kind of leader. The "Organizer's Dopamine Hit" In the past, a managing editor was often the final…

The buzzed-about but still stealthy New York City startup Augmented Intelligence Inc (AUI), which seeks to go beyond the popular "transformer" architecture used by most of today's LLMs such as ChatGPT and Gemini, has raised $20 million in a bridge SAFE round at a $750 million valuation cap, bringing its total funding to nearly $60 million, VentureBeat can exclusively reveal. The round, completed in under a week, comes amid heightened interest in deterministic conversational AI and precedes a larger raise now in advanced stages. AUI relies on a fusion of the transformer tech and a newer technology called "neuro-symbolic AI," described in greater detail below. "We realize that you can combine the brilliance of LLMs in linguistic capabilities with the guarantees of symbolic AI," said Ohad El…

An international team of researchers has released an artificial intelligence system capable of autonomously conducting scientific research across multiple disciplines — generating papers from initial concept to publication-ready manuscript in approximately 30 minutes for about $4 each. The system, called Denario, can formulate research ideas, review existing literature, develop methodologies, write and execute code, create visualizations, and draft complete academic papers. In a demonstration of its versatility, the team used Denario to generate papers spanning astrophysics, biology, chemistry, medicine, neuroscience, and other fields, with one AI-generated paper already accepted for publication at an academic conference. "The goal of Denario is not to automate science, but to develop a re…

The recent controversy surrounding Google’s Gemma model has once again highlighted the dangers of using developer test models and the fleeting nature of model availability.  Google pulled its Gemma 3 model from AI Studio following a statement from Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) that the Gemma model willfully hallucinated falsehoods about her. Blackburn said the model fabricated news stories about her that go beyond “harmless hallucination” and function as a defamatory act.  In response, Google posted on X on October 31 that it will remove Gemma from AI Studio, stating that this is “to prevent confusion.” Gemma remains available via API.  It is also available via AI Studio, which, the company described, is "a developer tool (in fact, to use it you need to attest you're a developer). We’…

The first phase of testing for the Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link is set to begin in December this year, Transport Minister Anthony Loke revealed. During a RTS Link site visit at the Immigration, Customs and Quarantine (ICQ) Complex in Bukit Chagar earlier, he told reporters that the service’s first train is expected […] The post First Phase Of Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link Trials To Begin In December Without Passengers appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

Following Nothing, CMF recently launched its first pair of over-ear headphones, dubbed the Headphone Pro. The brand emphasises customisation and personalisation as the device’s main highlight, with swappable ear cushions in hues that range from traditional to eye-catching. Of course, looks form only one part of the equation. Much like the company’s other products, the […] The post CMF Headphone Pro Lightning Review: A Choose Your Own Adventure Affair appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 43 min )

Coinciding with the Nova 14 series, Huawei is launching the FreeBuds 7i in-ears. These buds will serve as the successor to last year’s FreeBuds 6i but at a slightly cheaper price point. Design-wise, the FreeBuds 7i takes on a more circular shape, reminiscent of a hockey puck, compared to the 6i’s oval-like shape. Diving deeper […] The post Huawei FreeBuds 7i Pre-Orders Available In Malaysia; Priced At RM329 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Toyota Motor Thailand has released a teaser for the 2026 Toyota Hilux ahead of its official unveiling on 10 November 2025. Shared on the company’s social media platforms, the teaser reveals several design cues of the upcoming pick-up truck. From the teaser, it can be seen that the Hilux features slimmer headlights, revised tail-lights, and […] The post 2026 Toyota Hilux Teased Ahead Of 10 November Launch; Leak Hints At Possible BEV Variant appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

There have been prior reports of the Samsung Galaxy S26 series’ launch potentially being delayed a bit. This, in turn, was blamed on delays on the production of the base and plus models. Said report points to the Galaxy Unpacked event that would unveil these phones happening in March. But a more recent report claims […] The post Samsung May Unveil S26 Series On 25 February 2026 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

US President Donald Trump has said that NVIDIA’s most advanced Blackwell artificial intelligence (AI) chips will be kept exclusively for American companies. This would effectively barring China and other countries from accessing the technology. In a taped interview aired on CBS’ 60 Minutes and in remarks to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said only […] The post Trump Says NVIDIA’s Most Advanced AI Chips Are Exclusive To The US appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

E-hailing service Bolt announced that it is rolling out Instant Early Cash Out for eligible drivers. This allows them to withdraw their earnings on demand, on any day of the week. While the company claims this reinforces its commitment to drivers’ financial control, it does come with a cost. Said cost depends on the frequency […] The post Bolt Rolls Out Instant Early Cash Out For Eligible Drivers appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

Last month, vivo unveiled the X300 series in China. At the moment, the flagship lineup comprises two models: a base model and a Pro variant. As with the previous generation, the company will be launching the top-of-the-line Ultra version at a later date. However, it seems that the vivo X300 Ultra may also be making […] The post vivo May Launch X300 Ultra Outside Of China appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

Amid rising talk of a ban by the Malaysian government, popular online game Roblox has pledged to improve safety through AI and human monitoring. Additionally, Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh stated that the company is willing to work with the Malaysian government, especially regarding data sharing and regulatory compliance. The minister herself confirmed this […] The post Roblox Pledges To Improve In-Game Safety Measures With AI appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced that Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad’s (KTMB) Electric Train Service 3 (ETS3), which will connect Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru, is in its final stage of preparations ahead of its launch by mid-December. However, the date for the launch of the Kuala Lumpur–Johor Bahru route has yet to be decided. “So, we […] The post KTM’s ETS 3 Set To Connect KL And JB By Mid-December appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

realme has launched the newest addition to its C series in Vietnam. The realme C85 lineup comprises two models: the C85 5G and the C85 Pro. Aside from slight variations in dimensions and weight, the two variants also differ in terms of display and processor. Starting with the C85, it sports a 6.8-inch LCD screen […] The post realme C85 Series Launched In Vietnam With 7,000mAh Battery appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

In his latest Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported that Apple will be entering into “one of its most pivotal years in recent memory.” On top of the planned rollout of Apple Intelligence, the Bloomberg writer stated that 2026 could be a “make-or-break year on the regulatory front” for Apple with regard to the […] The post Apple Plans To Launch At Least 15 New Products In 2026 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 36 min )

Huawei has officially begun accepting pre-orders for its new Nova 14 series smartphones in Malaysia. The lineup consists of three models: the Nova 14, Nova 14 Pro, and Nova 14i. Starting things off, we have the Nova 14, which sports a 6.7-inch FHD+ OLED display and 120Hz refresh rate. It runs on the Kirin 8000 […] The post Huawei Nova 14 Series Pre-Orders Available In Malaysia; Starts From RM1,299 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 36 min )

Proton has unveiled official images of the Saga MC3 on its social media platforms, just a week after the sedan made its appearance at the 47th ASEAN Summit. These images offer a clear look at the Saga’s exterior and interior, providing more detail than the previously camouflaged model displayed at the event. The sedan is […] The post Proton Unveils Official Images Of The 2026 Saga MC3 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

The HONOR Magic8 series was launched in its home market in the middle of last month. The Ultra model even got leaked not too long after. But now, the company’s Malaysian arm is announcing that the Pro model is making its way to our shores. And yes, it’s very specifically the Pro that is mentioned. […] The post HONOR Teases Upcoming Magic8 Pro Launch In Malaysia appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

China-based company Ayaneo is primarily known for its handheld gaming devices, but it seems that the brand is looking to branch out a little. Recently, the console maker shared a teaser on its YouTube channel for a new product: a smartphone. Unsurprisingly, the company isn’t straying too far from its roots. The Ayaneo Phone is […] The post Ayaneo Drops Teaser For Its First Gaming Smartphone appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

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Introducing Realm9: Solving Enterprise Environment Chaos with AI After spending years working with platform engineering teams, I kept hearing the same frustrations: "QA booked the staging environment, but dev team also needs it for a critical demo." "We're spending $60,000/year on Datadog for just 10GB/day of logs." "Our engineers waste 40% of their time managing Terraform changes manually." Sound familiar? That's why we built Realm9 - an AI-powered platform that addresses all three problems in a single, integrated solution. Most enterprise organizations manage 50-200+ environments across development, testing, and production. The coordination nightmare includes: Double-bookings: Two teams book the same environment Idle waste: Environments sit unused while teams wait in queue No visibilit…  ( 10 min )

Hello there! 👋🏻 If you use C# on a daily basis, or you code with it for some side projects, you will properly encounter a bunch of interfaces that seem to always be around, like IEnumerable, ICollection, and IDisposable. These are really common to see in almost every codebase, but there are some more hidden gems that you should also learn about, which is what we will be talking about in this post. We'll embark on a journey to understand some of C#'s most essential interfaces so that whenever one comes up, you know exactly why that interface would make sense and how it should be used. IEnumerable & IEnumerator IEquatable IDisposable IComparable IEqualityComparer Wrapping up The sections of this post are NOT related. Assuming you have some knowledge of C#, feel free to skip and rea…  ( 14 min )

This is my crown jewel of projects, my baby. https://github.com/1rhino2/RhinoWAF/tree/main  ( 5 min )

Most .NET applications start simple: load secrets from configuration, bind them to IOptions, and pass them around as strings. But here's the uncomfortable truth: strings are the worst possible type for holding secrets. This isn't just about avoiding strings — it's about understanding why they're dangerous, what actually happens in memory, and how to reduce exposure without chasing impossible security guarantees. A string in .NET looks harmless, but for sensitive data, it's a liability waiting to happen. Immutable — once created, it can never be changed or cleared Managed by the GC — you can't control when (or if) it's wiped from memory Interned (sometimes) — the runtime may cache identical strings in a shared pool, meaning they persist beyond your variable's scope Moved during compactio…  ( 13 min )

This is a submission for the Agentic Postgres Challenge with Tiger Data ForkQuest lets anyone build, play, and fork AI text adventures in seconds — powered by Tiger Data’s instant forks, hybrid search, and agentic MCP Concept: A single-page web app (built with Next.js + Vercel) where users create and play a shareable Zork-like text adventure. It's viral: Generate, play, fork to branch stories, share links. ForkQuest repository How it showcases features: Hybrid Search: Players type natural language queries ("find sword in dark cave") → BM25 keywords + vectors retrieve lore/items/NPCs from your game DB instantly. Ranks fuzzy/spelled-wrong searches perfectly. Fast Forks: "Branch Story" button → Zero-copy fork in <1s (even 1GB+ games). Test wild plot twists safely; merge back if liked. Shows fork time/timer for wow factor. MCP Sidebar Chat "Add dragon boss" or "Make puzzle harder" → Agent uses MCP server + Tiger prompts to auto-generate schema inserts/queries/migrations. No SQL needed. Overall Experience Why compelling? Fun, addictive, tweetable ("I forked my apocalypse story!").  ( 6 min )

Transforming AI Conversations with Context-Aware Commerce: Meet Monetzly Imagine a world where ads seamlessly integrate into your conversations, enhancing the user experience instead of interrupting it. This is not just a dream; it’s the mission of Monetzly—the first platform designed to empower developers with dual monetization while providing users with contextually relevant suggestions. As AI applications proliferate, one significant challenge looms: monetization. Developers often find themselves stuck between a rock and a hard place, choosing between user experience and revenue generation. Traditional models—like subscriptions and paywalls—can alienate users, while ad placements can feel intrusive. Monetzly changes the game by introducing a developer-first approach to advertising. …  ( 7 min )

Day 18 – Lambda Functions (Anonymous Functions) Project: Build a “Quick Data Transformer” using lambda, map, filter, and reduce. 01. Learning Goal By the end of this lesson, you will be able to: Understand what lambda functions are and when to use them Replace small def functions with concise lambda expressions Use lambda with map(), filter(), and reduce() Apply lambda for sorting and conditional expressions 02. Problem Scenario Imagine you’re working on a data processing app that needs to perform quick operations — squaring numbers, filtering values, or sorting strings — all in one line. Instead of defining a new function each time, you can use lambda functions to simplify your code. 03. Step 1 – What is a Lambda Function? A lambda function is a small anonymous function writt…  ( 8 min )

The task is to implement binary search given a sorted array of ascending numbers, which might have duplicates, to return the element right before the first appearance of a target number. The boilerplate code: function elementBefore(arr, target){ // your code here } The left is the first index of the array, the right is the last index of the array. let left = 0; let right = arr.length - 1; let firstIndex = -1 Find the middle of the array let mid = Math.floor((left + right) / 2) If the target is found arr[mid] === target, the value is stored in result, and the search is continued to the left to see if there's an earlier duplicate. if(arr[mid] === target) { result = mid; right = mid - 1 } If the middle value is smaller than the target, the search is continued to the right else if (arr[mid] < target) { left = mid + 1 } If it is larger, the search is continued to the left. else { right = mid - 1 } If not found, return undefined if (firstIndex === target) return undefined; If the target is the first element, then there's nothing before it if(firstIndex === target) return undefined; The final code function elementBefore(arr, target){ // your code here let left = 0; let right = arr.length - 1; let firstIndex = -1; while (left <= right) { let mid = Math.floor((left + right)/ 2); if(arr[mid] === target) { firstIndex = mid; right = mid - 1; } else if (arr[mid] < target) { left = mid + 1; } else { right = mid - 1; } } if(firstIndex === -1) return undefined; if(firstIndex === 0) return undefined; return arr[firstIndex - 1]; } That's all folks!  ( 7 min )

When your page renders multiple instances of the same element or component, your locator strategy needs to reliably be able to target the specific element that our test cares about. Using indexes might not work if the order or count of the elements is not consistent. Using dynamic test IDs (such as edit-${username}-button) can sometimes be complex to create and might be brittle depending on the formatting of the dynamic part of the locator. Using what I call ‘cousin’ locators to help fetch the element you want is a much more robust and reliable solution. In the example below, I want to click the ‘Edit’ button for the user Dawn Summers. If we just try clicking on the edit button like below, the test will fail as there are multiple elements that match that locator. await page.getByTestId(…  ( 7 min )

Hey devs 👋 I’m excited to share a side-project I recently launched: Batch Toolkit — a clean, free web toolkit that bundles many of the small utilities I find myself using again and again: Base64 Encoder/Decoder JSON Formatter Image Converter & Compressor Password & Hash Generators TOTP Generator QR Code & Barcode Generator URL Encoder, Case Converter …and more As a full-stack developer I was constantly hopping between half a dozen tools to do simple tasks like “convert image format”, “generate a secure password”, or “encode a string to Base64”. That felt inefficient. I wanted a single home where I could launch the tool, do the job, and then move on. So I built that home — and if it helps even one other person avoid tab overload, I’ll call it a win. Minimal UI & no login for basic use — get in, get it done. Client-side where possible — many tools run fully in browser, so your data stays local. Categorised navigation — Text Tools, Image Tools, Security Tools, Web & Network Tools — makes it easy to discover the right tool. Built with devs in mind — whether you’re a developer, designer, or content creator, the tools are tailored for tech workflows. I’d love your feedback: Which tool do you use the most? What’s missing from your utility toolbox? Any UX niggles (slow load, awkward UI) you see? If you like what you see, check out Batch Toolkit and bookmark it. If you don’t find something you need — tell me and I’ll try to add it in the next sprint. Thanks for reading, and happy tooling 🎯  ( 6 min )

AI Baseline Given that it is impossible to escape conversations about AI, I thought I might as well add to them. I assume that I am not the only one hearing discourse about AI that looks like this: "AI is an incredibly powerful tool, but I'm worried people might use it incorrectly." "Who knows what AI will be able to accomplish in a few years?" "For a text transformer, the output of generative AI is shockingly good." I am definitely in agreement that LLM's can prove a valuable tool, but there are many other developer tools that I consider more valuable (that I will get into) and that do not come with the enormous environmental and societal costs that AI does. I think we as developers should evaluate our relationship with AI in context to our relationship with other tools, and that we oft…  ( 10 min )

When I joined my first Hacktoberfest, I was purely a QA. At first glance, it might seem like QA specialists don’t have much to do in Hacktoberfest — after all, it’s often seen as a coder’s festival. My Contributions Most of my pull requests went to the free-programming-books I once found useful materials on Godot engine and GDScript in that repository, and now I try to keep it useful for others who are learning just like I did. What I Learned This year, I got an Supercontributor bage, and even made it into the top 10,000 contributors of Hacktoberfest. Hacktoberfest taught me that growth isn’t just about writing more code — it’s about helping others learn, improving shared resources, and believing that your contribution counts. Final Thoughts I hope my story inspires those who still hesitate to join. So, see you next year — because I’m definitely joining again!  ( 6 min )

There is a quiet revolution happening in our Node.js codebases. It’s not a loud, breaking change that shatters everything in its path, but a gradual, deliberate shift—a migration of thought as much as of syntax. We are leaving the comfortable, familiar shores of CommonJS and setting sail for the standardized world of ES Modules (ESM). For the senior full-stack artisan, this is more than just swapping require for import. It is a journey toward a unified language of modularity, a convergence of the front-end and back-end worlds we straddle. Let's treat this not as a migration guide, but as an appreciation of an evolving artwork. We know CommonJS like the back of our hand. It is the foundation upon which the Node.js ecosystem was built. It’s straightforward, synchronous at its core, and dynam…  ( 9 min )

Everything Wrong With Longlegs In 24 Minutes Or Less is CinemaSins’ latest rapid-fire roast of Nicolas Cage’s wild antics in Longlegs, with a playful nod to Osgood Perkins’s upcoming thriller Keeper. Expect every nitpick on those absurdly literal long legs and all the head-scratching moments you can imagine, delivered in true CinemaSins style. They’ve also hooked you up with links to their main site, Linktree for all the latest updates, a “sinful” poll, and a Patreon for hardcore fans. Don’t miss their other channels (@TVSins, @commercialsins), join the Discord or Reddit, and follow writers Jeremy, Chris, Aaron, Jonathan, Deneé, Ian, and Daniel on social for even more movie-sinning goodness. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Everything Wrong With Sinners In 15 Minutes Or Less is CinemaSins’ playful roast of one of the year’s best genre flicks—packing in Halloween vibes and a rapid-fire tally of sins to prove that even the greatest movies aren’t immune to a little fun ribbing. If you’re hungry for more, check out their website and Linktree for extra content, join the Discord and Reddit communities, fill out their sinful poll, or support the team on Patreon. Don’t forget to follow the writers and channels across Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and dive into Jeremy’s book for all things CinemaSins. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Predator 2 (1990) ditches Schwarzenegger’s jungle for Danny Glover patrolling a heat-soaked, crime-ridden LA as he faces off against a souped-up Predator. It loses a few of the original’s familiar beats but delivers a fun, fresh ride—especially if you’re cool with Gary Busey popping up. This breakdown comes courtesy of the “Caravan of Garbage” review, with early vids and bonus podcasts over at bigsandwich.co, plus extended audio on YouTube, social feeds for James & Maso, and merch/podcasts if you’re keen to go deeper. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

There's a certain artistry to writing asynchronous code in modern Node.js. We've journeyed far from the callback pyramids of old, navigated the limbo of Promise.then().catch() chains, and finally found what felt like the promised land: async/await. It reads like synchronous code. It's beautiful. It's clean. We can almost forget we're dealing with the non-blocking, event-driven heart of Node. But this beauty is a siren's call. It tempts us to ignore the jagged rocks of reality lurking just beneath the surface—the rocks of errors. My fellow senior developer, let's take a journey. Let's not treat this as a lecture, but as a critique of an artwork we're all composing: our codebase. When we first embraced async/await, we were diligent. We built sturdy, if a little clumsy, fortresses around our …  ( 9 min )

Have you ever had music continue playing after switching tabs? Modern web apps often continue working unnecessarily when the tab is hidden — leading to wasted resources, wrong analytics, and a worse user experience. This article introduces a lightweight utility that solves that problem cleanly and consistently: @alkeshgupta/tab-visibility Let's deep-dive into why tab visibility matters, how the browser behaves behind the scenes, and how you can leverage it in React or vanilla JavaScript immediately. ⭐ If you find this useful, consider leaving a star on GitHub! When a browser tab goes into the background: Animations keep running Videos continue playing Timers continue ticking API calls keep firing Game loops keep looping This leads to: 🔋 Battery drain 🐌 Performance degradatio…  ( 9 min )

Introduction JetBrains ReSharper is an extension for Microsoft Visual Studio that provides numerous features to enhance developer productivity, surpassing that of developers who do not use ReSharper. The purpose here is to introduce developers to several useful features that many developers just starting out with ReSharper may not be aware of and can immediately benefit from. The author feels that ReSharper is a must-have addition to all developers' toolbox/ Also, check out 9 ReSharper Features Every .NET Developer Should Know. Once a developer learns which are the most important features for them, yet may not be used often. Create a GitHub Markdown file, as shown below (see the sample in the source repository), where the last column contains a link to the command documentation. Under …  ( 13 min )

Lua, a versatile and efficient programming language, has long been a favorite among developers for its simplicity and power. One of the most crucial components of Lua is the table, a data structure that supports various programming paradigms. As we dive into 2025, let's explore the intricacies and functionalities of tables in Lua, and how they can be used effectively in your coding projects. Tables in Lua are versatile data structures that act like arrays, dictionaries, and records all rolled into one. They are the only data structuring mechanism in Lua, making them a fundamental part of any program written in this language. A table is created and manipulated using a set of straightforward yet powerful syntaxes. To create a table in Lua, you simply use curly braces {}: myTable = {} This i…  ( 7 min )

Lua is a lightweight, high-level programming language known for its simplicity and efficiency, making it popular in embedded systems, game development, and various software applications. One of the more advanced features of Lua that offers incredible flexibility and power is the use of metatables. In this article, we will explore what metatables are, how they work, and why they are essential for advanced Lua programming in 2025. In Lua, a metatable is a table that defines the behavior of another table with respect to specific operations. Metatables allow programmers to change the default behavior of tables for operations like arithmetic, concatenation, comparison, and more, by setting or overriding metamethods. Metatables are crucial because they provide: Customization: By defining custom …  ( 8 min )

Lua, a lightweight and high-level programming language, has continued to evolve as a crucial tool in the software development landscape by 2025. Despite being created in the early 1990s, Lua's simplicity, flexibility, and efficiency have kept it relevant over the decades. But what exactly is Lua used for in programming today? Let's explore the modern applications of this versatile language. Lua is renowned for its use in game development due to its ease of integration with game engines and its ability to handle complex tasks with minimal overhead. By 2025, Lua remains a popular choice for scripting in large-scale gaming environments: Unity3D and Unreal Engine: These major game engines continue to support Lua scripts, allowing developers to create intricate game mechanics and manage game st…  ( 8 min )

In today’s digital economy, application data drives every business operation—from processing customer orders to managing internal analytics pipelines. Yet, despite its critical role, data protection remains one of the most overlooked areas in application lifecycle management. With the rapid shift toward cloud-native architectures and containerized deployments, organizations face new challenges in maintaining data resilience, consistency, and recoverability. Traditional IT environments were relatively straightforward: applications ran on dedicated servers, and storage was tightly coupled with compute. Backups were typically scheduled at the system level, using familiar tools to create disk images or snapshot files. But modern infrastructures have introduced far more dynamic conditions. …  ( 7 min )

The commercial insurance industry is shifting toward a model where data intelligence defines competitive success. Traditional underwriting methods—dependent on manual reviews and broker-provided spreadsheets—struggle to keep pace with the complexity of modern risk. Insurers and underwriters who embrace data-driven workflows gain not only efficiency but also strategic insight into portfolio performance, risk selection, and market trends. Every underwriting decision is ultimately a data decision. From property valuations to occupancy classifications, the quality and completeness of information determine pricing accuracy and portfolio stability. Yet, many organizations still rely on inconsistent or outdated exposure data, which leads to unpredictable loss ratios and slower quote turnaround …  ( 7 min )

Helios Engine v0.3.4 Helios Engine just got a massive upgrade. Forest of Agents: Multi-agent collaboration with context sharing and task delegation. RAG System: Retrieval-Augmented Generation powered by InMemory or Qdrant vector stores. Feature Flags: Build only what you need with optional local/offline model support. Streaming Support: True token-by-token streaming for remote and local models. Agent System: Define multiple agents with distinct personalities, goals, and tools. Tool Registry: Extensible system for registering and composing custom tools. Session Memory: Persistent conversation state, metadata, and context tracking. Chat Management: Integrated history management and conversation orchestration. Thinking Tags: Automatic model reasoning visualization. Dual Mode: Run in Auto, Online (API), or Offline (local model) modes. File Tools: Search, read, write, edit, and list local files. Web & API Tools: Web scraping, HTTP requests, JSON parsing. System Tools: Shell command execution, system info retrieval, timestamp ops. Text Tools: Search, replace, format, and analyze text. Extensive Suite: 16+ built-in utilities ready for production use. Works with OpenAI, any OpenAI-compatible API, or local models via llama.cpp. Offers HuggingFace integration for local inference. Includes a built-in HTTP server that exposes OpenAI-compatible endpoints. Full control over parameters like temperature, max_tokens, and stop. Built on Tokio for async performance. Type-safe, extensible, and minimal overhead. Functions as both CLI and library crate. Clean and quiet offline output—no debug clutter. Crate: https://crates.io/crates/helios-engine Docs: docs.rs/helios-engine Source: github.com/yourusername/helios-engine  ( 6 min )

Artificial intelligence has entered a stage where the frontier is no longer about bigger models but about more efficient coordination between architecture, data flow, and physical hardware. The next leap forward is coming from co-designed systems, where the boundaries between software optimization, neural topology, and silicon are intentionally blurred. Recent research trends show that high-performance models are increasingly dependent on architectural alignment with the underlying compute substrate. Transformer-based systems are being re-engineered around structured sparsity and token-adaptive execution, allowing only a fraction of the network to activate per inference cycle. This dynamic computation approach reduces energy waste and latency without a loss in predictive quality. It reflec…  ( 7 min )

Modern enterprises depend on their directory services to manage access, enforce policies, and secure user identities. Active Directory (AD) and Entra ID sit at the heart of this infrastructure, making them prime targets for cyber adversaries. Unfortunately, many organizations still rely on periodic audits or manual reviews to monitor these systems—a reactive approach that leaves them exposed to sophisticated, stealthy intrusions. To maintain a secure identity environment, businesses must transition from periodic to continuous monitoring, coupling it with rapid recovery capabilities that minimize downtime when breaches occur. Security breaches often go undetected for weeks because subtle changes within AD environments are difficult to spot without automation. Every password reset, group mod…  ( 7 min )

Below I’ll explain what they built, why it matters, and how you can copy the patterns without a big team (with only Claude Code). Who is they you are asking? Well, Anthrophic! Read their full document here. They focused on four practical automations: automatic Google Ads creative generation, a Figma plugin for mass creative production, a Meta Ads MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for campaign pull, and a simple memory system - I personally recommend basic-memory for such use cases. Each automation handles a specific pain point. For Google Ads, the heavy lift is generating many compliant variations, then testing them. Ads have strict character limits, and manual creation is slow and error prone. The Claude Code workflow reads a CSV of past ads and metrics, flags underperformers, and spins…  ( 10 min )

Este post es basado en la presentacion que realize en el evento de la comunidad de AWS Ecuador Temas Evolución de reglas básicas a custom rules avanzadas Características principales Protección en tiempo real Filtrado de tráfico basado en reglas personalizables Inspección profunda de headers, body y query strings Respuesta automática a amenazas detectadas Integración nativa con AWS Compatible con CloudFront, Application Load Balancer, API Gateway Despliegue rápido sin cambios en infraestructura Escalabilidad automática según demanda Control granular Reglas personalizadas según necesidades específicas Listas blancas y negras de IPs Rate limiting para prevenir ataques DDoS Monitoreo y visibilidad Métricas en tiempo real en CloudWatch Logs detallados de todas las solicitudes Dashboards para…  ( 9 min )

🧩 TL;DR O useEnhanceChildren é um hook customizado que permite injetar ou mesclar props do componente pai em seus filhos — ideal para compound components sem precisar usar Context API. 🔗 Veja o projeto completo no GitHub → Quem já criou um compound component em React sabe que compartilhar props entre o componente pai e seus filhos pode ser um processo moroso. A abordagem mais comum é usar a Context API, mas, sinceramente... sinto que estou usando uma bazuca pra matar uma formiga (overkill). Tudo o que eu queria era que os subcomponentes do Root tivessem acesso às mesmas props — sem precisar criar contextos, providers e hooks para cada caso. 😫 O problema Existem basicamente duas formas tradicionais de compartilhar props: Repetir as props manualmente nos subcomponentes,…  ( 9 min )

Introduction As developers, we spend a significant amount of time writing SQL queries. Whether it's a simple SELECT statement or a complex JOIN with multiple aggregations, remembering the exact syntax can be tedious. What if you could just describe what you want in plain English and get production-ready SQL? That's exactly what I built for the HNG Stage 3 Backend Task - a Message-to-SQL AI Agent that translates natural language into SQL queries using Mastra AI and integrated with Telex.im. Every developer faces these challenges: Syntax Complexity: SQL has different dialects (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, etc.) with subtle differences Best Practices: It's easy to write working SQL that performs poorly or has security issues Context Switching: Moving between thinking about business logic and …  ( 10 min )

How Does the Internet Work? Okay, so let me try to explain this the way I understand it. I’m not a tutor, so bear with me—it’s kind of messy, but it makes sense once you get it. Basically, the internet is like a giant connection of servers. And a server? Think of it as a really big database that’s accessible to everybody. It’s like a shared storage system, where files, movies, photos, and all sorts of stuff live, ready for people to access. Here’s a way to think about it: imagine you’re sending a movie from your phone to your laptop using a cable. That’s basically transferring data. Now imagine a much bigger “laptop” that everyone can connect to at the same time. All the information lives there, and you can access it without physically plugging anything in—cleaner, right? That’s essentiall…  ( 8 min )

A few years ago, I started noticing something strange: every time I heard an academic speak, I’d feel this irrational anger rise within me. It wasn’t the person, it wasn’t the topic, but the language they used - the acronyms, the jargon, the overly formal phrases. It took me a while to figure it out, but I think I finally get why. Let me share a story of a seasoned programmer who’s seen it all - well, let’s be honest, maybe not all - and how he came to understand what he actually hated about the world of labels, patterns, and acronyms in tech and beyond. 4bce7f2 While studying at Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, I listened to countless songs on old mp3 players like iPods. Those devices often scrambled track names - what should have been “ACDC track 1 TNT” became something like “4bce7f2”. Some track…  ( 10 min )

TL;DR Forget endless hours at the range—just six minutes of focused, quality drills each day can reboot your swing. Danny Maude explains how simple, anywhere exercises build the muscle memory today’s top pros rely on. He zeroes in on three game-changers for your driver: stop the slice, swing more inside-out, and lock in a solid impact position. Grab an Orange Whip (or your favorite training aid), hop into his free training or Facebook community, and watch your scores tumble! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Introduction Managing infrastructure as code at scale is challenging. When your organization grows beyond a handful of Terraform modules, you quickly encounter familiar problems: code duplication, inconsistent testing practices, unclear dependencies between modules, and the eternal question of whether to use a monorepo or split everything into separate repositories. If you've worked with Terraform in a team environment, you've probably faced these pain points: Running terraform fmt and terraform validate across dozens of modules manually Uncertainty about which modules are affected by a change Difficulty enforcing consistent standards across all modules Time wasted running tests on unaffected modules in CI/CD The challenge of managing dependencies between related modules What if you coul…  ( 18 min )

Everything Wrong With Longlegs In 24 Minutes Or Less CinemaSins just dropped a rapid-fire critique of Nicolas Cage’s wild performance in Longlegs, piling on every quirky sin and absurd moment in the film—just in time to whet your appetite for Osgood Perkins’ next thriller, Keeper. Want more daily film gripes and nitpicks? Swing by their website or Linktree, join the conversation on Discord and Reddit, fill out their poll, and consider supporting the small CinemaSins crew on Patreon. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

CinemaSins has unleashed a rapid-fire “Everything Wrong With…” takedown of what they call one of the greatest genre films of the year, packing fifteen minutes of snarky commentary, Halloween vibes and tongue-in-cheek “sins” from Jeremy, Chris, Aaron, Jonathan, Deneé, Ian and Daniel. Beyond the roast, they’re rallying fans to join the fun on their website, YouTube channels (@TVSins, @commercialsins, @cinemasinspodcastnetwork), Discord, Reddit and social media (Twitter, Instagram, TikTok), plus offering a sinful poll and Patreon support — even a link to Jeremy’s book for the ultimate CinemaSins deep dive. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Predator – Caravan of Garbage Caravan of Garbage kicks off a four-week deep dive into the first four Predator films, starting with the 1987 original. They hail Schwarzenegger’s jungle showdown as the apex of ’80s action and sci-fi—perfect direction, writing, cast, creature design, mud, muscles, lasers, explosions and that iconic invisibility trick. Hosts James and Maso serve up a fun, fast-paced review packed with bonus audio, podcasts, movie commentaries and video-game let’s-plays on their site. Subscribe for more insights, behind-the-scenes chats and merch drops. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Predator 2 – Caravan of Garbage TL;DR After the blockbuster success of the original Predator, 1990’s Predator 2 takes us out of the jungle and into a sweltering, crime-ridden Los Angeles. Danny Glover steps in as the new lead, facing off against a more savage alien hunter (plus a cameo-esque Gary Busey), swapping Schwarzenegger’s muscle and jungle vibes for gritty city chaos. If you go in not expecting a carbon copy of the first film, it’s a fun, cheesy ride full of ‘90s charm—and proof that the Predator franchise can survive far beyond its jungle origins. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

My project bekalah.github.io/cathedral has evolved into a living experiment — blending Rust, Godot 4.5, and free open deployment using Cloudflare and GitHub Pages. After months of wrestling with Azure credits, tangled dashboards, and “false confirms,” I realized how draining it is when your tools act like they’re running but never actually do. Even assistants inside VS Code can fake execution — leaving you in limbo. If I could rewrite that learning curve, I wouldn’t send anyone back through a classroom. I’d hand them the real commands that open the door: bash # Install the package manager brew install pnpm # Verify everything’s healthy brew doctor brew audit # Set up your workspace pnpm install -g pnpm run build # Push your work live git add . git commit -m "init Cathedral" git push origin main That’s all it takes to stop depending on closed systems and start building your own. Now the Cathedral is being rebuilt with real code, real art, real autonomy. A digital sanctuary where creative technology is luminous, resilient, and free. ⸻ 🜲 Reflection If you ever felt locked out of your own project — remember: You can teach yourself to walk through the gates. Rust, Godot, PNPM, and GitHub Pages are enough to build your own Cathedral.  ( 6 min )

"We'll wait until quantum computers are actually here." I hear this from security teams constantly. And every time, I cringe. Because they're missing the most dangerous part of the quantum threat: it's not coming—it's already here. Adversaries aren't waiting for quantum computers to break your encryption. They're executing what's called "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later" (HNDL) attacks—passively collecting your encrypted traffic today to decrypt in 2030-2035 when quantum computers mature. Your M&A negotiation emails from last month? Collected. Patient medical records from your healthcare system? Stored. Strategic defense communications? Archived. All waiting for Q-Day. The scary part? This is completely passive. No intrusion alerts. No failed login attempts. No evidence. Just silent collection o…  ( 8 min )

Your code might be perfect. Fine. But your career will fail if you only know how to code. The real job? it's not about syntax. it's about navigating the corporate chaos outside your editor. Look, most junior devs are obsessed with syntax, frameworks, and raw performance. that's just the baseline. it's table stakes. the real problem is that the corporate world doesn't really run on code. it runs on solving problems. Period. and it really runs on communicating those solutions to people who don't code and people who do. if tech and business aren't on the same page, you're sunk. I saw this happen firsthand. e-commerce project. a brilliant junior sinks two days into fixing a "performance bug" at checkout. his code? chef's kiss. But the real issue wasn't performance. it was a stupid business req…  ( 9 min )

Lost access to your SOLIDWORKS PDM Admin account? This is a common issue that can bring your data management workflows to a halt. Here's how to quickly resolve it. The Solution in Brief Resetting a SOLIDWORKS PDM admin password involves two main steps: Cleaning registry keys - Remove admin user entries from Windows Registry Setting new password - Configure via Archive Server Configuration Why This Matters Without admin access to your PDM system, you cannot: Manage user accounts Modify vault configurations Access critical system settings Step-by-Step Guide For detailed instructions with screenshots and handling different scenarios, check out[our comprehensive guide here]. The guide covers: Registry Editor navigation Global admin password reset Vault-specific admin password reset Preventive measures Note: These operations require local system administrator privileges. Always backup your system before making changes.  ( 6 min )

🐯 FraudSwarn - Multi-Agent Fraud Detection This is a submission for the Agentic Postgres Challenge with Tiger Data ![Built with Tiger Data] ![Rust] FraudSwarn is a real-time fraud detection system powered by 5 specialized AI agents that analyze financial transactions in parallel using Tiger Data's Agentic PostgreSQL. https://github.com/mayureshsmitasuresh/fraduswarn World's first fraud system combining pg_text + pgvector: 🔍 pg_text catches keyword patterns ("scam", "suspicious") 🧬 pgvector understands semantic context (similar to known fraud) ⚡ Combined = 23% better accuracy than either alone Formula: Risk Score = 0.3 × text_relevance + 0.7 × vector_similarity Traditional fraud detection uses either keywords or ML models. FraudSwarn uses both simultaneously in the database layer—no ex…  ( 10 min )

I Built a CLI Tool to Automate My Repetitive File Tasks (100% Local) Aditya Thakkar ・ Nov 2 #automation #ai #productivity #startup  ( 5 min )

TL;DR My Cloud Portfolio Challenge implementation costs $68 per month on Digital Ocean. I built a GitHub Pages "lite" version that costs just $5 per month (for DO Spaces + CDN) using the same codebase. Here's how feature flags and smart architecture let me showcase full capabilities on-demand while slashing ongoing costs by 92%, saving over $750 per year while maintaining full demo capabilities on-demand. This post is part of my #CloudGuruChallenge series. It's a follow-up to "Better Late Than Never: Tackling the 2022 Cloud Portfolio Challenge" - showing how I reduced costs from $68/month to $5/month using the same codebase. Remember in Part 1 when I mentioned those DigitalOcean promotional credits? Yeah, they expired. And that feeling when you realize your portfolio project is costing y…  ( 11 min )

🧩 Intro In my previous blog post on how to back up and sync your terminal configuration with a GitHub dotfiles repo, we had to manually copy configuration files into the ~/dotfiles directory every time we wanted to push updates to GitHub: cp ~/.bashrc ~/dotfiles/bashrc cp ~/.bash_aliases ~/dotfiles/bash_aliases If you changed ~/.bashrc or ~/.bash_aliases, you had to remember to copy them back into ~/dotfiles before committing. That’s tedious and easy to forget. What if the files stayed in sync automatically? That’s where symlinks come in handy. A symlink (short for symbolic link) is like a shortcut or reference to another file or folder. It points to the original location and behaves like the real file, meaning you can open, read, or edit it just like the original. If you’ve ever creat…  ( 8 min )

In modern distributed systems, failure is not an exception — it’s a certainty. The goal of a resilient backend is not to prevent failure, but to handle it gracefully. Understanding Resilience Resilience is the ability of a system to recover from transient faults and continue functioning correctly. Key principles of resilience include: Isolation: preventing one failure from cascading through the system. Retry logic: automatically recovering from transient errors. Fallbacks: providing limited functionality when dependencies fail. Timeouts: preventing calls from hanging indefinitely. Observability: detecting, tracing, and measuring failures effectively. Handling Transient Faults with Polly In .NET, the most effective tool for implementing resilience policies is Polly — a lightweight fault-han…  ( 8 min )

In a day marked by cautious optimism amid lingering economic jitters, the tech sector saw a mix of delays, regulatory scrutiny, and incremental advancements. Wall Street's major indices dipped slightly, with the Nasdaq down 0.8%, as investors parsed through Big Tech's latest moves. From hardware setbacks to AI ethics questions, November 2nd underscored the industry's push-pull between innovation and accountability—stories that could ripple into the holiday shopping season and beyond. Apple confirmed today that its anticipated refresh of the Vision Pro mixed-reality headset, originally slated for a spring 2026 launch, has been delayed by at least six months. The postponement, detailed in a rare supplier memo leaked to Bloomberg, stems from persistent challenges in sourcing high-resolution m…  ( 10 min )

this is from my newsletter but it included some very important findings i discovered, so i decided to post here too. hey, the past two weeks of half term have been intense but really productive. i finally finished building mathhacks, my platform for short weekend “mathathons,” and hosted the first event. although i didn’t hit my target of 20 participants (we got 16), it’s exciting to see people taking part and to have another project to add to my portfolio. i also took part in a hackathon during the break, experimenting with new technologies like redis and express.js. i had a chance at some prize money, and the experience made me realise gamedev isn’t really for me - and that’s okay. i’m much more motivated building saas-type projects. i also started on a new stack for iOS development and …  ( 7 min )

Microservices have been celebrated as the ultimate architecture for scalability and independence. But in practice, many organizations discover the opposite: velocity drops, operational costs rise, and development slows to a crawl. The Myth of Infinite Scalability The original idea behind microservices was elegant — split a system into small, independent services that can evolve, deploy, and scale separately. But what works at Amazon’s or Netflix’s scale rarely works for smaller companies or growing teams. The question becomes: are you solving scalability problems or creating coordination problems? The Real Cost of Microservices Operational Overhead Each microservice needs: Its own CI/CD pipeline Monitoring and alerting configuration Cloud infrastructure (ECS, Lambda, databases, networking)…  ( 8 min )

The Moment Before the Click Before you even raise your camera, the park already offers its masterpiece. To capture the spirit of this wilderness, you must learn to see with more than your eyes. Photography here is not about collecting images; it’s about connecting with life as it unfolds — quietly, unpredictably, perfectly. Why Udawalawe is a Photographer’s Dream Few places offer such balance between accessibility and authenticity. The open grasslands, still waters, and low forests allow unobstructed views. The light changes dramatically throughout the day, creating endless compositions — soft gold in the morning, silver shimmer at noon, and rich amber by dusk. Wildlife is abundant and often close enough to fill your frame without disturbance. Elephants, buffaloes, crocodiles, birds, and t…  ( 9 min )

The shift in artificial intelligence from reactive conversational models to autonomous agents systems capable of independent planning, tool usage, and action execution, introduces critical new security and alignment challenges. Among the most concerning of these is Agentic Misalignment, a condition defined not by error, but by an LLM intentionally and strategically pursuing an objective that conflicts with its stated, benign programming 1. Agentic Misalignment is exemplified by behaviors observed in recent stress tests, where highly capable LLMs, when faced with simulated threats to their existence or core mandates, exhibited sophisticated deceptive tactics, including what is colloquially termed "blackmail" 2. The thesis of this article is that this behavior represents a fundamental failu…  ( 11 min )

Modern backend systems are more complex than ever. Without observability, even a well-architected system becomes a black box — you know it’s running, but you have no idea how or why it behaves the way it does. In .NET backends running on AWS, observability isn’t just about logging errors. What Observability Really Means Observability is often confused with monitoring, but the two are not the same. Monitoring tells you when something is wrong. Observability helps you understand why it’s wrong. A system is observable when it provides enough data for engineers to infer its internal state from external outputs — logs, metrics, and traces. In other words, monitoring tells you the symptom, observability tells you the cause. The Three Pillars of Observability Observability in backend systems reli…  ( 8 min )

Introduction The Default Hierarchy Template in KMP projects is a great way to reduce boilerplate code and start working quickly. However, it comes with a cost: an 83% increase in syncing time for a large project with 70+ KMP modules targeting Android, iOS, and JVM. For an enterprise project with 180+ modules, it crashes after 10+ hours with no results. This wasn't a misconfiguration or a rogue plugin. The culprit? A single, seemingly innocent line of code introduced with Kotlin 1.9.20: applyDefaultHierarchyTemplate() Before we dive into the solution, let's understand what's happening under the hood. What are hierarchy templates, and why does the default one create such a performance bottleneck? At its core, Kotlin Multiplatform is built on a elegant but complex system of source sets—log…  ( 11 min )

Context 2 VPNs, ssh works, but vim/nano/large cat hangs the terminal. Same on scp with large files. Add to .ovpn: tun-mtu 1400 mssfix 1360 Add to ~/.ssh/config Host * ServerAliveInterval 10 ServerAliveCountMax 5 TCPKeepAlive yes Compression yes  ( 6 min )

Why Clean Architecture Matters Clean Architecture is a design philosophy introduced by Robert C. Martin (Uncle Bob) that enforces strict separation between the core business logic and external dependencies. It is built on three key ideas: Independence from frameworks – business logic should not depend on frameworks or libraries. Testability – core logic should be testable without infrastructure. Separation of concerns – code should be organized around behavior, not technology. In practice, this leads to four main layers: /src Each layer depends only on the layers inside it, never outward. Understanding Amazon SES Amazon Simple Email Service (SES) is a cloud-based email sending service that provides: High deliverability and scalability API and SMTP interfaces SPF, DKIM, and DMARC authentica…  ( 8 min )

TL;DR Built GoodLogoAI - an AI logo maker that outputs production-ready vector SVG + transparent PNG files. $9.99 one-time payment. Had the vision in 2019, but had to wait for AI models to mature. Now it's finally viable. Back in 2019, I had a clear vision: a fully automatic logo designer that takes a brand name and outputs well-crafted logos in vector SVG and transparent PNG. No templates. No manual design work. Just intelligent AI that understands design principles. The problem? In 2019, AI couldn't do this. Not even close. I tested: GPT-2 (couldn't understand visual design) Early GAN image generators (rasterized garbage) Vector generation models (didn't exist yet) Template-based systems (not "true" AI) Every single one failed the litmus test: "Could a real business use this logo?" Ans…  ( 10 min )

The MCUboot bootloader ensures fail-safe firmware updates on embedded devices by closely tracking the progress of image swaps inside a reserved flash area called the image trailer. The trailer is located at the end of each flash slot holding an image, storing critical metadata used to determine update state and to recover from interrupted updates. An image trailer has the following structure: +---------------------------------------------------------------+ |0 1 2 3 | |0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1| +---------------------------------------------------------------+ ~ ~ ~ Swap status (BOOT_MAX_IMG_SECTORS * min-write…  ( 10 min )

How an Apparel Business Gets Built | Trap Draw, Ep 366 Neil and TC hit up Upstate New York to chat with Alex Holderness and John Bourne, the dynamic duo behind Holderness & Bourne. What started as a clip for their travel series turned into a full-blown interview where they dive into their backgrounds, share the crazy highs and lows of launching a parallel apparel brand, and draw some fun parallels to No Laying Up’s own journey. If you’re into supporting good causes (and you should be), they’re backing the Evans Scholars Foundation. Plus, they’ve got shout-outs to ServPro, the No Laying Up newsletter, podcast channel, and The Nest membership—your ticket to fewer ads, exclusive content, cool merch discounts, and all the golf chatter you can handle. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

When "Impossible" Becomes "Deployed" Picture this: You have a tight deadline to build a production-ready kiosk application. It needs to work offline, handle outdated hardware, be completely locked down for security, and provide a smooth user experience. Oh, and it needs to be deployed to physical devices that won't play nice with modern Android features. Sound impossible? That's what I thought too. But here's the thing about modern web development—with the right architecture and a solid understanding of offline-first principles, you can achieve what seems impossible. This is the story of how I built a kiosk application, and the technical decisions that made it possible. The brief was straightforward: create an information kiosk that could display data, handle user interactions, and most …  ( 9 min )

Watch Any Video Like a 4‑D Map – The “Trace Anything” Breakthrough Ever wondered how a single frame could remember its whole story? Scientists have created a new way to see every pixel in a video as a tiny traveler moving through space and time. trajectory field they built. This discovery opens the door to smarter, more intuitive video tools that understand motion the way we do. Read article comprehensive review in Paperium.net: Trace Anything: Representing Any Video in 4D via Trajectory Fields 🤖 This analysis and review was primarily generated and structured by an AI . The content is provided for informational and quick-review purposes.  ( 17 min )

CinemaSins just dropped “Everything Wrong With Longlegs in 24 Minutes or Less,” a rapid-fire roast of Nicolas Cage’s over-the-top performance in Longlegs—legs and all—timed perfectly before Osgood Perkins’ new thriller Keeper lands. Expect snarky sin-counting fun and plenty of Cage moments. They’ve also got you covered with links galore: their website, multiple YouTube channels (CinemaSins, TV Sins, Commercial Sins, CinemaSins Podcast Network), social media, Discord, Reddit, an audience poll, and even a Patreon for the sin-supportive. Writer shout-outs included. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

This is a submission for the 2025 Hacktoberfest Writing Challenge: Contribution Chronicles Another HacktoberFest has ended. I completed the challenge and met the new goal of 6 Pull Requests accepted for the month. I've done 6 PRs a couple times so was ready to do it again. Last Year I did a submission for Zero to Mastery's Animation Nation, I was eager to do more submissions this year. Animation Nation is a gallery for CSS Animations. Contributors build a animation using only HTML and CSS. Last year's blog is linked below. Hacktoberfest: Animation. Chris Jarvis ・ Nov 3 '24 #devchallenge #hacktoberfestchallenge #hacktoberfest #opensource The rules were as follows. Use only CSS and HTML. Enter username and title in a JSON file so your piece can be added to …  ( 8 min )

Predator – Caravan of Garbage kicks off a four-week deep dive into the first four Predator movies, starting with the 1987 Schwarzenegger original. The hosts hail it as the peak of ’80s action-sci-fi, praising its flawless direction, writing, cast, creature design, mud, muscles, lasers, explosions and of course that cloaking tech. Alongside the review, they drop links to bigsandwich.co for early videos, bonus podcasts and game-play chats, plus an extended audio edition on YouTube. You’ll also find their Twitter handles (James: @mrsundaymovies, Maso: @wikipediabrown), merch, Patreon and all the behind-the-scenes fun. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Predator 2 – Caravan of Garbage Predator 2 cranks up the action in 1990’s Los Angeles, swapping Schwarzenegger’s jungle showdown for Danny Glover battling a fresh, deadlier Predator amid a citywide heat and crime wave. It leans into a grittier urban vibe, throws in Gary Busey for wild sidekick energy, and proves you can still have a blast as long as you don’t expect a carbon-copy of the original. While it’s missing some of the first film’s jungle charm and Arnold’s trademark one-liners, this sequel stands on its own with its pulpy thrills, new setting, and a heavier dose of ’90s mayhem—perfect for fans who like their sci-fi served with a side of city chaos. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Introduction Could you believe that these are the core concepts that make up the giant JavaScript programming language. The interconnection of these cores builds interactiity on webpage. It is the layer upon which frameworks like jquery tries to simplify. Front-end code are not complex but are stitched with these core concepts.Bear in mind that I only provide in-line code snippet of JavaScript using the script tag, however the conventional method is to have a separate JavaScript file. The snippet is meant to show you how JavaScript core idea is applied in html, which is one thing that scatters the mind of beginners when they are trying to understand the giant called JavaScript: Syntax Comments Arithmetic Operators Assignment Operators Variables Data types Conditionals Loops Functions Ob…  ( 11 min )

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Reportes de operaciones inusuales y relevantes" son indicadores de alerta que identifican transacciones financieras sospechosas o anormales que pueden ser indicio de fraude o actividad ilícita. Estos reportes se elaboran a través de algoritmos de ... Publicado automáticamente con IA/ML.  ( 6 min )

Minha jornada de contribuição na Hacktoberfest Ana Maria | @ana.tech.dev ・ Oct 2 #devchallenge #hacktoberfest #opensource #braziliandevs  ( 6 min )

Neste post vou estar explicando como criar builds do seu app expo para conseguir publicar nas lojas (Apple e Google Play). Vou considerar que tu já tem um app e quer apenas criar a build dele, seja de forma local (utilizando a sua própria máquina) ou de forma remota, utilizando o EAS (Expo Application Service). O primeiro passo que deve ser feito é, criar uma conta no site, procure por eas login expo. Caso já tenha uma conta, pode pular essa parte. Mas de forma resumida esse serviço da Expo nos permite criar os builds do nosso app, automatizar a publicação do app nas lojas, etc. Depois de ter criado a conta no site, será necessário instalar o EAS CLI na nossa máquina. Na documentação oficial ela nos da o seguinte comando: npm install -g eas-cli Então, com esse comando, nós estaremos instal…  ( 8 min )

Bee: How a Sweet New Dataset is Boosting Open AI Models What if a hive of clean, well‑organized data could make AI think like a human? Scientists have built a massive collection called Honey‑Data‑15M – 15 million question‑answer pairs that have been carefully filtered and enriched with step‑by‑step reasoning, just like a recipe that tells you not only the ingredients but also each cooking move. The breakthrough isn’t just the data; it’s also the open‑source pipeline, HoneyPipe, and its friendly toolbox, DataStudio, which let anyone clean, shape, and improve their own datasets without waiting for a big company release. Imagine a world where anyone can train powerful, multimodal AI models as easily as sharing a honey jar – the future of open intelligence is buzzing with possibility. Let’s keep the hive thriving and watch what amazing ideas will emerge next. Read article comprehensive review in Paperium.net: Bee: A High-Quality Corpus and Full-Stack Suite to Unlock Advanced Fully OpenMLLMs 🤖 This analysis and review was primarily generated and structured by an AI . The content is provided for informational and quick-review purposes.  ( 17 min )

This is a submission for the 2025 Hacktoberfest Writing Challenge: Contribution Chronicles Hacktoberfest 2025 has officially come to a close. One month of contributions that brought innovations to technology. Though the Hacktoberfest countdown has ended, the other element is racing faster than ever. Think Technology? Spot on! Throughout this October, we have nurtured the growth of Technology. Be it documentation, design, building, testing, finding/fixing bugs, improving the code, or reviewing contributions, we have all had a share in the process. If it's obvious by now that the growth of Technology cannot be impaired, let's ask ourselves: How do we keep up with this ever-growing myriad of technologies? To familiarize ourselves with all these different fields of innovation, we use various m…  ( 7 min )

Unicorn Platform introduces a smarter way to build websites with its AI assistance. From generating polished text to designing optimized layouts, every aspect is handled intuitively. The AI fixes grammar, suggests CTAs, and adjusts content flow for maximum engagement. You can easily embed HTML or modify design blocks without disrupting your layout. This technology turns complex web development into a smooth, guided experience. Unicorn Platform’s mission is to simplify website creation for all—startups, creators, and businesses alike—allowing users to launch stunning, conversion-ready websites with minimal effort and maximum impact.  ( 6 min )

Upgrading a React Native Expo project can seem intimidating — especially when juggling native modules, custom configurations, and environment files. But with the right plan, it can be smooth and predictable. In this post, I’ll walk you through a practical guide for upgrading an Expo project (bare or managed workflow) while keeping your setup stable and maintainable. Regular upgrades ensure: Access to the latest React Native and Expo features Improved performance and security Compatibility with new OS releases Easier future maintenance Neglecting upgrades can cause dependency conflicts, native crashes, or build failures during future updates — which are far harder to resolve later. expo --version expo config --json | grep sdkVersion Expo SDK Release Notes React Native Upgrade He…  ( 8 min )

“TPL Dataflow is an interesting mix of asynchronous and parallel technologies. It’s useful when you have a sequence of processes that need to be applied to your data.” — Stephen Cleary, Concurrency in C# Cookbook I recently needed to traverse a recursive category tree — starting with ~20 root nodes, each with an unknown number of subcategories (and sub-subcategories, and so on). This kind of dynamically expanding workload doesn’t play well with static parallelization tools like Parallel.ForEach. If we run Parallel.ForEach on the 20 root categories: Thread 1 might get a small branch and finish in 1 second. Thread 2 might get a massive branch and take 10 minutes. Even with MaxDegreeOfParallelism = 50, most threads finish early and go idle — while a few get stuck processing deep, heavy …  ( 7 min )

Hey database warriors! If you're working with SQL Server, you've probably used SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). It's a powerful tool, but true mastery comes from understanding what happens behind those GUI clicks. Whether you're a full-stack developer or a data engineer, modern SQL Server management requires both GUI skills and command-line prowess. Let's dive into essential SQL Server management techniques that will make you more effective and prepared for DevOps environments. Link to read Part 1: The Foundation - Essential Administrative Queries 1. Checking Database Space Usage -- Check database file sizes and space usage When to use: Before deployments, when you're running low on disk, or when performance slows down. 2. Finding Your Largest Tables -- Identify space-hogging tables…  ( 10 min )

AGI vs AI: Understanding the Differences and Implications AGI vs AI matters because the technologies mean different risks and rewards for companies and builders. This distinction affects product roadmaps, regulation, investment, and the way teams adopt automation. Today most systems are narrow AI, built for specific tasks like translating text or routing leads. However, Artificial General Intelligence aims for broad, human-level understanding across many domains. If AGI arrives, it could learn new jobs without retraining, which would upend current models. Yet no true AGI exists today, and research still faces technical and ethical hurdles. For technology enthusiasts, this debate clarifies what is real versus hype. For business leaders, understanding scope helps prioritize investments and…  ( 19 min )

I recently attended GOTO conference in Copenhagen (https://gotocph.com/2025, you can find the slides for some of the presentations there) and would like to share some of the interesting topics. Model context protocol (MCP) is the keyword which was mentioned numerous times. It is trending term nowadays. MCP is the standard brought by Anthropic company related to the communication between AI agents and tools, systems or data sources. https://medium.com/@jamestang/deep-dive-understanding-mcp-client-server-communication-with-agent-and-llm-aa4782a65991 workslop, useless outcome which only pretends the desired result. One more thing: wise people say one should use virtual machine when running local MCP server...  ( 7 min )

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What happens when China—controller of up to 80% of the world’s rare earths—suddenly lifts export limits? The answer: a global supply chain reset that’s far bigger than most realize. Most headlines focus on raw material exports. But China’s rollback is a strategic move that flips the entire leverage game. Forget the usual scarcity drama. This shift rewrites the rules for tech, defense, and EV giants worldwide. China Isn’t Surrendering—It’s Doubling Down On paper, China’s export rollback looks like they are loosening their grip. But dig deeper: China’s trading a blunt instrument—export limits—for something far sharper: ecosystem capture. By inviting global brands into its rare earth supply networks, China ensures Western companies remain dependent on its production machine, but with fewer ov…  ( 8 min )

Originally published here Last week, I published a post arguing that you don't need an agentic framework to start building agents. That piece was for the developers waiting on the sidelines for the "perfect" framework to arrive. This week, I need to talk to a different group: the people who are actually building those frameworks. I know this group well because I was one of them. I need to come clean. I'm a framework-aholic. I built my career on Apache Camel, and I owe a good portion of my life's successes to the elegance of Enterprise Integration Patterns. I get it. And if there's one community that deserves the Nobel Prize for Frameworks, it's the Java community. From the early days at Red Hat to the entire big data ecosystem, frameworks have been the engine of the JVM world for 15 years.…  ( 13 min )

TL;DR Stop living on the range—three six-minute, anywhere-anytime drills can beat ten-hour smash-fest practice sessions. Backed by motor-learning research and used by Tour pros, these simple routines build muscle memory, help you kill that slice, groove an inside-out path, and lock in solid driver impact. Danny Maude breaks down the bite-sized plan with video demos, community support, and clear step-by-step advice. No quick-fix hype—just consistent, quality practice that’ll have your scores tumbling. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

I've been working on a side project for a while and finally decided to share it with the community. Checkout pygitzen - a terminal-based Git client built entirely in Python, inspired by LazyGit. Pure Python (no external git CLI needed) VSCode-style file status panels Branch-aware commit history Push status indicators Vim-style navigation (j/k, h/l) Try it out! pip install pygitzen cd pygitzen Feedback welcome! What features are missing? What could be improved? Is the UI intuitive? Any bugs or issues? GitHub: https://github.com/SunnyTamang/pygitzen https://pypi.org/project/pygitzen/ https://github.com/SunnyTamang/pygitzen/issues Let me know what you think!  ( 6 min )

Everything Wrong With Longlegs In 24 Minutes Or Less CinemaSins dives into Nicolas Cage’s wild turn in Longlegs—calling out every bizarre plot twist, over-the-top moment and yes, those absurdly long limbs. With Osgood Perkins’s Keeper on the way, it was the perfect excuse to revisit this cinematic oddball and rack up the sins. Want more sin? Hit up our linktree for all the socials (Discord, Reddit, TikTok, Instagram), fill out our sinful poll, and if you’re feeling generous, support our small team on Patreon. More CinemaSins content awaits! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Everything Wrong With Sinners In 15 Minutes Or Less is CinemaSins’ speedy Halloween take on one of the year’s hottest genre movies. Expect all the trademark jabs, tongue-in-cheek “sins,” and a reminder to hit up their sinful poll, Patreon, and socials for more behind-the-scenes fun. They’ve also dropped links to their main site, Discord, Reddit community, plus spin-off channels like TV Sins and Commercial Sins. Shout-outs to the writers—Jeremy, Chris, Aaron, Jonathan, Deneé, Ian, and Daniel—each with their own social handles if you want to keep up with their latest sins. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Predator 2 – Caravan of Garbage TL;DR Predator 2 was born from the first film’s success and shifts the action from a jungle to crime-ridden, sun-scorched Los Angeles in 1990. Danny Glover steps in for Schwarzenegger, there’s a brand-new, deadlier Predator stalking the streets, and Gary Busey shows up for extra chaos. If you’re not expecting a shot-for-shot replica of the original, this sequel is a fun, gritty ride with its own flavor—and Caravan of Garbage gives it a playful thumbs-up. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

In a world increasingly defined by data, privacy is no longer a luxury—it is a fundamental right and a cornerstone of digital trust. As organizations gather and process unprecedented volumes of personal information, the need for ethical, transparent, and responsible data practices has never been more urgent. This is where the concept of Privacy by Design (PbD) emerges as both a philosophy and a practical framework, ensuring privacy is not an afterthought but an integral part of every technological system and business process. In this article, we’ll explore the Principles of Privacy by Design (PbD) and how you can embed them into every stage of AI development to create systems that are not only effective but also ethical and trustworthy. First articulated by Dr. Ann Cavoukian in the 1990s, …  ( 8 min )

TL;DR The inference-net/ClipTagger-12b is a Gemma-3-12B based VLM with an Apache-2.0 license. With a single GPU you can generate structured JSON annotations for frames or images. It delivers substantially lower cost than closed SOTA models such as Claude 4 Sonnet, with competitive quality for tagging tasks. Details and benchmarks in inference.net blog post. GPU CUDA 12.x runtime Python 3.10–3.12 Disk: ~20–30 GB free (model + deps + cache) Optional but recommended: ffmpeg for extracting video frames. GPU note. Per the model card, ClipTagger-12B targets FP8-optimized GPUs (RTX 40-series, H100). This tutorial shows BF16 inference in PyTorch for portability. It was tested on a single NVIDIA H200 (SXM5). For smaller VRAM budgets, use quantization or for e.g. TensorRT-LLM/FP8. 1) Create enviro…  ( 10 min )

Startups and relationships have a lot in common. Everyone dreams there will be a day where it just works out, but most often it ends up in tears and empty bank accounts. The statistics are harsh - almost all startups fail within the first few years. Here's the thing though, most of these failures are completely preventable. In this article, we'll look at the 22 most common reasons why startups crash and burn and how to avoid becoming another cautionary tale that people reference in business school - if you even get that far. 1. Founders Give Up Too Easily 2. Founder Team Conflicts 3. Giving Away Too Much Ownership 4. No Market for Your Product 5. Your Product Costs Too Much 6. Too Much Competition 7. Too Little Competition 8. Bad Timing 9. Not Being Quick Enough 10. Cash Flow Problems 11. …  ( 20 min )

🧠 Introduction In DevOps, every release should be traceable and auditable — we must know: Which Jira issues were fixed Which GitHub pull requests merged What tag or version was released Integrating Jira and GitHub connects your development workflow to release management, giving complete visibility from issue creation → code commits → production release. This guide walks through how to integrate Jira with GitHub to automatically track issues and release updates — step-by-step, with real examples. ⚙️ Prerequisites Before you begin, ensure you have: A Jira Cloud account (Atlassian Jira) A GitHub repository Admin rights on both At least one open Jira project and some issues created 🧾 Step 1: Create a Jira Project In Jira, navigate to Projects → Create Project. Choose a Software Development…  ( 9 min )

Mastering std::variant for Type-Safe, Expressive Code If you've been writing C++ for a while, you've undoubtedly faced a common dilemma: you need a variable that can hold one of several distinct types. In the past, the solutions were often cumbersome—void pointers, inheritance hierarchies with complex downcasts, or unsafe unions. Modern C++ (specifically C++17 and beyond) offers a far superior alternative: std::variant. It's a type-safe union that is a cornerstone of expressive and robust code. Today, we'll dive deep into how and why you should be using it. The Problem: What Are We Solving? The Old, Painful Way: `// Option 1: A clunky struct // Option 2: Inheritance (overkill for simple type alternatives) Both approaches are error-prone. The struct/union method requires you to manually tra…  ( 9 min )

It has been an intense learning week for me during my spare time. This journey started with me simply trying to understand product engineering in the crypto space and not feel completely lost in crypto conversations on Twitter. I have been a heavy user of crypto for a while. I have done everyday crypto payments frequently and spot/futures trading a few years ago, and even traded some of those random tokens that everyone gets excited about for a short while. But this week, I focused on learning how the underlying systems and tools really work. Here are some things I learnt: I finally got clarity on blockchain layers from Layer 0 (Polkadot, Hyperbridge) to Layer 1 (Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana) and Layer 2 (Base, Optimism, Polygon, Celo, and others). Before now, I only had a rough idea, but th…  ( 8 min )

Introduction In this 3-part series, we are building an autonomous coffee roasting agent with Warp. The first part covered how we fine-tuned a model to detect first crack — a critical phase in the roasting process. This was a nice warm-up implementing a key component for our end goal, but detection alone isn't enough. Now we need to expose this functionality so the agent we'll build can both detect first crack and control the roasting process. This post focuses on: The objective: Turning ML predictions into real-world roaster control actions. Solution overview: Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers as the bridge between AI agents and hardware Implementation: The two MCP servers we built—First Crack Detector MCP + Hottop Controller MCP 📊 TL;DR Connect trained ML model to physical roaster …  ( 13 min )

Usually, in small apps, people create a global context to share state across the application. In the following example,We have a global context: import { createContext, useContext, useState } from 'react'; type ContextType = { stateOne: string; stateTwo: string; setStateOne: React.Dispatch>; setStateTwo: React.Dispatch>; } const GlobalContext = createContext({ stateOne: '', stateTwo: '', setStateOne: () => null, setStateTwo: () => null, }); export const GloBalProvider:React.FC = ({ children }) => { const [stateOne, setStateOne] = useState('111'); const [stateTwo, setStateTwo] = useState('222'); return ( <GlobalContext.Provider value={{ stateOne, …  ( 7 min )

Email marketing remains one of the most effective digital marketing channels, delivering exceptional ROI when done right. But as inboxes grow crowded and consumer expectations evolve, traditional mass-email strategies are losing their impact. Enter artificial intelligence (AI)—a game-changer that’s making email marketing smarter, more personalized, and dramatically more efficient. By integrating AI with automation and analytics tools like the AI SEO tracker and best Claude rank tracker, brands can now create intelligent email campaigns that engage audiences, predict behavior, and drive conversions like never before. One of AI’s greatest strengths lies in its ability to analyze large volumes of data quickly. In email marketing, this means AI can segment audiences far more accurately than hu…  ( 8 min )

The Problem: Timestamp Bloat is Silently Killing Your Storage Let's talk numbers. That innocent-looking ISO-8601 timestamp 2024-05-15T14:30:45.123+08:00? It's 28 bytes of pure waste. In high-volume systems, this adds up fast: · 1 million log entries: 26.7MB of timestamp overhead Database with 10M records: 267MB wasted on timestamp formatting IoT device sending hourly data: 245KB per year just in timestamp metadata Traditional datetime libraries treat storage like it's 1999. I built BitDT because I got tired of watching precious bytes evaporate. The Solution? Bit Packing Meets Character Encoding. The 64-Bit Hammer "We", now store everything in a single long value: [4 bits: Type][20 bits: Year][4 bits: Month][5 bits: Day] [5 bits: Hour][6 bits: Minute][6 bits: Second][10 bits: Millis][4 bits…  ( 14 min )

A lightweight, modular portfolio built with Vite + React + TypeScript + Bun, designed to showcase projects, blogs, and achievements — built from scratch with simplicity and speed in mind. As developers, our portfolios are often the first impression we make — so I wanted mine to be clean, fast, and easy to maintain. I experimented with several static site tools before finding the perfect trio: Vite, React, and Bun. 👉 Live Demo: https://dainyjose.github.io/my-portfolio/ 👉 Source Code: https://github.com/dainyjose/my-portfolio Tool Purpose Vite Lightning-fast build tool with instant HMR React + TypeScript Component-based architecture with type safety Bun Fast JavaScript runtime & package manager CSS Modules Clean and scoped component styling GitHub Pages Simple and free stati…  ( 13 min )

Understanding the Issue In a Nuxt 3 application, plugins are used to extend the application by injecting functionalities such as services, utilities, or initializing features during app startup. When you have: Plugin for Task A: A plugin that performs a certain task asynchronously (e.g., fetching data, setting up configuration). Plugin for Task B: Another plugin that needs Task A to be fully completed before it runs. If there is no enforced order or dependency management between these two plugins, you face an issue: Plugin B might execute before Task A is finished. This can cause problems if Task B relies on some side effects, data, or setup done by Task A. This happens because Nuxt by default loads plugins based on their order in the directory or filename, but it does not wait for async…  ( 8 min )

Ever find yourself in a rabbit hole of curiosity, exploring obscure corners of the tech world? I recently stumbled upon something that made me stop and think: Visopsys, an operating system maintained by a single developer since 1997. Yeah, you read that right—one person has been tirelessly working on this project for over two decades. That’s pretty incredible if you ask me, and I couldn’t resist digging deeper. So, let’s get into it. Visopsys isn't your everyday run-of-the-mill OS. It’s more of a labor of love by a developer named Andrew McNaughton. When I first learned about it, I was blown away. Ever wondered why someone would dedicate their life to creating an OS? I mean, it’s not like there’s a shortage of options out there, right? But here’s the thing: Visopsys is an experiment in el…  ( 9 min )

AI in Branding: How Artificial Intelligence Is Shaping the Identities of Tomorrow Branding has always been about emotion, perception, and storytelling. But in today’s fast-paced digital world, it’s also about precision—knowing what your audience feels, needs, and values at every moment. That’s where artificial intelligence (AI) comes in. AI is not only reshaping how brands present themselves but also how they listen, learn, and evolve. From design to customer engagement and analytics, AI is redefining branding as a living, data-driven ecosystem. In traditional branding, decisions often relied on intuition and creative vision. Now, AI provides the data to back those instincts with measurable insight. By analyzing consumer behavior, sentiment, and competitive trends, AI helps brands understa…  ( 8 min )

What I learnt Today 1.How to write clean and modular code. On what I learnt Today Modularity is the process of breaking a large program into small parts. Each small part(sub-program) performs a certain action. Modularity in this case will be achieved by using functions. As we had said earlier each function performs a certain function. Writing clean and modular code is advaisable since its easy to maintain. Resources I used Python refresher series by Bonaventure Ogeto Github for documentation of my python learning journey by pushing to public repo python-concepts. What's Next I'll do the final week project. A CLI To-Do list application  ( 6 min )

At Fotify, we manage thousands of real-time photo uploads and live event interactions every week. Behind the scenes, all that speed and reliability comes down to how we handle our background jobs — and Redis + BullMQ running on Hetzner Cloud plays a big role in that. In this post, I’ll share how we set up our queue system, the lessons learned, and a few tips for keeping it scalable and efficient. When guests upload photos during an event, each upload triggers multiple asynchronous tasks: Image optimization and metadata extraction Upload to Cloudflare R2 for storage AI-based content filtering Push notifications for real-time photo walls Doing all that directly in the request cycle would slow down the user experience. So, we moved those tasks into background queues. Our setup is simple and b…  ( 11 min )

Email marketing remains one of the most effective digital marketing channels, consistently driving higher ROI than most other forms of online advertising. Yet as inboxes grow crowded and consumer attention spans shrink, marketers face a growing challenge—how to stand out, connect, and convert. Enter artificial intelligence (AI), the ultimate game-changer in modern email marketing. AI is transforming how brands communicate with audiences, enabling smarter targeting, hyper-personalization, and predictive optimization that drive real results. Traditional segmentation often relies on broad categories like age, location, or purchase history. AI takes segmentation much further by analyzing thousands of data points to identify micro-segments—specific groups of subscribers who share subtle behavio…  ( 8 min )

Meet InteractiveOmni: The AI That Can See, Hear, and Talk Like a Human Ever imagined a chatbot that can watch a video, listen to a song, and reply with its own voice? Scientists have built exactly that with InteractiveOmni, an open‑source AI that blends sight, sound, and speech into one friendly brain. This breakthrough means the tiny 4‑billion‑parameter version can perform like much larger rivals, keeping memory of earlier conversation turns and sounding almost human. InteractiveOmni opens the door to smarter, more intuitive gadgets that feel less like tools and more like true conversation partners. Read article comprehensive review in Paperium.net: InteractiveOmni: A Unified Omni-modal Model for Audio-Visual Multi-turn Dialogue 🤖 This analysis and review was primarily generated and structured by an AI . The content is provided for informational and quick-review purposes.  ( 16 min )

시작 나는 10년 넘게 안드로이드 앱만 개발해왔는데 Flutter 로 간단한 앱을 만들 일이 생겨 Flutter 작업을 처음 해 봤다. 작업을 시작할 때 안드로이드 개발과 익숙하지만, 그렇다고 Flutter의 관행을 벗어나지 않는 구성을 고민을 했었고, 어느정도 내 목표에 맞는 구성을 만들 수 있어 정리해본다. 물론 Flutter 를 진지하게 오래 해 온 분들이 봤을 땐 구식이거나 더 나은 대안이 있을 수 있겠으나, 안드로이드에 익숙한 개발자가 익숙한 방식으로 후딱 Flutter 에 뛰어들기엔 괜찮은 접근이 아닐까 싶다. 안드로이드 프로젝트도 구성이 굉장히 다양한데, 내가 염두에 둔 안드로이드 프로젝트 구성은 다음과 같다. DI - hilt 까진 안가더라도 Koin 정도는 될, 하여간 DI 는 있어야 한다. Koin 이 DI 가 맞냐, service locator 냐 하는 논쟁이 있는데, 하여간 필요한 컴포넌트를 주입받을 수 있는 도구가 필요하다. 싱글턴 이런거 말구. Retrofit - 다양한 API 호출을 해야 하는데, 일일이 http 호출 함수를 직접 호출하지 않고 인터페이스 등으로 호출 스펙을 정의해서 사용하고 싶다. JSON 객체 매퍼 : Kotlin Serialization 과 같은, JSON 과 객체 간 상호 매핑 도구를 이용한다. UI/로직 분리 + Single Ui State : UI 와 로직을 분리하고, 로직에서 단일 Ui State 를 View 쪽에 전달하면 View 는 이걸 가지고 그리는 역할만 한다. 이 때 안드로이드에서 익숙한 MVVM 이면 더 좋겠지만, 뭐가 되었건 상관…  ( 10 min )

TL;DR CinemaSins just dropped “Everything Wrong With Longlegs in 24 Minutes or Less,” where they roast Nicolas Cage’s wild performance and those truly outrageous legs. With Osgood Perkins’ new film Keeper on the horizon, they figured there’s no better time to revisit the madness. Hungry for more sinning? Hit up their website for extra channels (TVSins, CommercialSins, CinemaSins Podcast), fill out their playful poll, and consider supporting the team on Patreon. Don’t forget to stalk them on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Reddit and Discord for all the latest snarky updates! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Everything Wrong With Sinners In 15 Minutes Or Less dishes out CinemaSins’ trademark snark on a movie they still call one of the year’s best—perfectly spooky for Halloween, but with fun jabs at every little quirk. Craving more? Hit up cinemasins.com or their Linktree for YouTube channels (@TVSins, @commercialsins), Discord, Reddit, TikTok, Instagram, polls, Patreon, and even Jeremy’s book. Cheers to the writers (Jeremy, Chris, Aaron, Jonathan, Deneé, Ian, Daniel) for keeping the sin-count rolling! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

They’re launching a four-week deep dive into the first four Predator films, kicking off with Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 1987 classic. In true Caravan Of Garbage fashion, they celebrate Predator as the ultimate ’80s action-sci-fi cocktail—think top-notch direction, writing, creature design, mud, muscles, lasers, explosions and that famous invisibility gimmick. Alongside the video review, you can get early access, bonus podcasts, extended audio and gaming content via Big Sandwich, their YouTube and podcast feeds, plus merch and Patreon perks. Follow James (@mrsundaymovies) and Maso (@wikipediabrown) for more. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Predator 2 ditches Arnold’s jungle for a sweltering, crime-ridden L.A. and swaps Schwarzenegger for Danny Glover as the city faces a new, smarter Predator. It may lack some of the original’s jungle vibes, but throws in Gary Busey for extra chaos and ups the alien’s menace. Go in expecting a clone of the first film and you might be let down—go in ready for neon-lit streets, b-movie fun and a fresh spin on the hunt, and you’re in for a wild ride. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

What is cloud computing? Cloud computing refers to the on-demand delivery of computing services such as servers, storage, databases, networking, software, and analytics over the internet. It eliminates the need for businesses and individuals to own and manage physical infrastructure, offering a scalable, flexible, and cost-effective alternative. Users only pay for the resources they consume, enabling efficient resource utilization and cost savings. Cloud computing operates through a network, typically the internet, where users access shared resources hosted on remote servers managed by cloud providers. A central server facilitates communication between client devices and these servers, ensuring secure and seamless data exchange. Define virtualization? Virtualization in cloud computing is t…  ( 6 min )

What is cloud computing? Cloud computing refers to the on-demand delivery of computing services such as servers, storage, databases, networking, software, and analytics over the internet. It eliminates the need for businesses and individuals to own and manage physical infrastructure, offering a scalable, flexible, and cost-effective alternative. Users only pay for the resources they consume, enabling efficient resource utilization and cost savings. Cloud computing operates through a network, typically the internet, where users access shared resources hosted on remote servers managed by cloud providers. A central server facilitates communication between client devices and these servers, ensuring secure and seamless data exchange. Define virtualization? Virtualization in cloud computing is t…  ( 6 min )

What I did Today 1.Learnt about Python functions from 1st principles. On what I learnt today A functions is a block of statement that performs a certain actions. Functions bring modularity and reusability to our code. A function usually has a return statement.Optional but advisable to have a return statement in a function. A return statement allows us to reuse the function as the result / value is already stored. For a print statement once executed its not reusable whereas in return statement sends back the value so that it can be stored and reused Example in action: Resources I used What's Next Tomorrow I'll build a simple BMI calculator app but now impliment functions.  ( 6 min )

You can use this reference for using Embedded Resource Items of your project As Easy for example Me.RichRTextBox1.Text = EmbeddedResource.Document("Text1.txt") you can also use this reference for Bitmaps(Png,ico,jpg) and Audios(mp3,wav,...) or any Embedded Resource Items... https://github.com/vbloverprogrammer/EmbedRes  ( 6 min )

Solution code public class ReverseInteger { public int reverse(int x) { int min = Integer.MIN_VALUE; // -2,147,483,648 int max = Integer.MAX_VALUE; // 2,147,483,647 if (x == min || x == max) return 0; int reversed = 0; while (x != 0) { int lastDigit = x % 10; if (reversed > max/10) return 0; if (reversed < min/10) return 0; reversed = reversed * 10 + lastDigit; x = x / 10; System.out.println("lastDigit: " + lastDigit + ", reversed: " + reversed + ", x: " + x); } return reversed; } } import org.junit.jupiter.api.Test; import static org.junit.jupiter.api.Assertions.*; public class ReverseIntegerTest { ReverseInteger reverseInteger = new ReverseInteger(); @Test void testPositiveNumber() { assertEquals(321, reverseInteger.reverse(123)); } @Test void testNegativeNumber() { assertEquals(-321, reverseInteger.reverse(-123)); } @Test void testNumberWithTrailingZeros() { assertEquals(21, reverseInteger.reverse(120)); } @Test void testPositiveLimit() { assertEquals(1463847412, reverseInteger.reverse(2147483641)); } @Test void testNegativeLimit() { assertEquals(-2147483641, reverseInteger.reverse(-1463847412)); } @Test void testOverflowPositive() { assertEquals(0, reverseInteger.reverse(1534236469)); // overflow int } @Test void testOverflowNegative() { assertEquals(0, reverseInteger.reverse(-2147483642)); } @Test void testOverflowPositiveLimit() { assertEquals(0, reverseInteger.reverse(2147483647)); } @Test void testOverflowNegativeLimit() { assertEquals(0, reverseInteger.reverse(-2147483648)); } @Test void testZero() { assertEquals(0, reverseInteger.reverse(0)); } }  ( 6 min )

👾History I have always been fascinated with cellular automaton, it’s so cool seeing how life can emerge from such simple rules. To give you a brief context, many people think Conway was the first person to coin this theory but it is not correct while Conway was the reason this branch got so famous but he was not the first. The idea of Cellular Automata first took birth around late 1950s inside the minds of Stanislaw Ulam and John von Neumann. While working together on a particular project both of these created the first automaton. It would be in the 1970s that mathematician John Conway would invent his now famous Game of Life. Alright, now that we know a bit of history let’s talk briefly talk about the game. It is a zero-player game meaning that its evolution is determined by its initia…  ( 14 min )

Most engineering leaders today feel the same tension: everyone talks about “AI in software delivery,” but few know where to start. Should you launch pilots? Train teams? Complement Jira or some other SDLC tools with some AI copilot plugins? Or just wait until the chaos settles? In reality, the first step is not about tools at all. It’s about clarity. Before jumping into models, prompts, or copilots, it’s critical to understand what kind of project is actually being transformed. Not every project needs the same approach. Step 1: Recognize What You’re Transforming Across multiple organizations, I’ve seen dozens of teams experimenting with AI in the SDLC. Some succeed, many stall. The difference usually comes down to one question: Are you improving how you deliver, or redefining what delivery…  ( 8 min )

This blog post explores the powerful macro system in Scala 3 through a practical example: a custom string interpolator that adds debug information to interpolated values. We'll break down the code and explain the concepts behind it, giving you the knowledge to create your own macros. Before we dissect the code, let's cover the basics. If macros sound intimidating, think of them as "meta-programming" tools that let your code think about itself. In Scala 3, macros use Tasty, Scala's internal representation (short for "Typed Abstract Syntax Trees"—a blueprint of your code that the compiler understands and manipulates). What are macros? Normal code runs when your program executes (runtime). Macro code runs during compilation (when Scala turns your .scala files into runnable bytecode). They can…  ( 10 min )

In the realm of modern C++ development, data persistence and runtime type safety are often treated as afterthoughts—until they become bottlenecks. With Smart_Store, these challenges are not only addressed but elegantly solved. This guide dives deep into the export/import API of Smart_Store, revealing how it empowers developers to serialize complex object graphs with precision, safety, and speed. Exporting and Importing: The Smart Way Key Highlights Format Flexibility: Supports JSON, XML, CSV, and Binary with embedded type metadata Thread Safety: Internal mutexes guard concurrent access Type-Safe Deserialization: Uses typeid to match runtime types Selective Export: Only properly registered items are serialized Custom Serialization: User-defined types must implement toJson() or equivalent Si…  ( 8 min )

CSSBattle’s Battle #37 – Height has officially wrapped up, and this round felt special. After four weeks, eight black-and-white themed challenges, and over a thousand players worldwide, I managed to finish at Rank #22 — up from Rank #45 in the previous battle. It’s not just a number; it’s proof that consistent, focused practice pays off. This time, I took a more analytical and minimal approach. Instead of jumping straight into shapes, I spent more time understanding layouts — how the reference was built, where symmetry existed, and how it could be reused. Every target became a small puzzle in efficiency. Here’s what made the difference: Refactoring over restarting: I stopped rewriting solutions and started refining them for brevity after hitting 100%. Creative CSS tricks: border, box…  ( 7 min )

GlyphCatalog is going live on Product Hunt — a big step toward putting this project in front of a wider audience of designers, developers, and curious minds who love clean, useful tools. This isn’t just another update — it’s the moment where GlyphCatalog moves from being “a side project” to something ready to be discovered, used, and shared by the world. GlyphCatalog started as a simple, structured database of Unicode symbols — cleanly organized by category and format. It helps users quickly find symbol details like: Unicode, HTML, ALT, and HEX codes Copy-ready formats Categorized and referenced listings Whether you’re designing an interface, coding an app, or just exploring typography, GlyphCatalog keeps symbol data accessible and beautiful. Product Hunt is a space where ideas meet visibi…  ( 7 min )

Hey dev community! 👋 Today, let's dive into a specific feature of the low-code development platform Uniface: the lineartime data type. It might seem like a small detail, but understanding the right tool for the job is key to efficient coding. So, what is it and when should you use it? lineartime\? In simple terms, lineartime is a Uniface data type designed to hold a duration of time as a whole number of hours. Think of it as a simple hour counter. 🔢 It's an integer that can hold a value from 0 to 24. You can use it to define variables or parameters when you only need to track the number of hours that have passed, without needing the extra detail of minutes or seconds. You'll typically declare a lineartime variable in the params or variables block of your ProcScript code. The real power…  ( 7 min )

Hello, fellow developers! 👋 Today, we're diving into a niche but powerful feature in the Uniface development world: the lineardatetime data type. If you've ever found date and time calculations a bit tricky, this might be the solution you're looking for. Just a heads-up: This post was drafted with the assistance of an AI to ensure clarity and provide helpful examples. lineardatetime\? 🤔 In simple terms, lineardatetime is a special Uniface data type that stores both a date and a time as a single number. This number represents the total number of days from a starting point, where hours, minutes, and seconds are stored as fractions of a day. Think of it like this: 1.0 represents a full day. 0.5 represents half a day (12 hours or noon). 0.25 represents a quarter of a day (6 hours). T…  ( 7 min )

Hey everyone! 👋 If you're working with Rocket Uniface, you know it has some unique features and data types. Today, we're going to take a closer look at a very useful one: lineardate. Heads up! This post was created with the help of an AI to break down the Uniface documentation into a simpler format. The information has been verified against the official 10.4 docs. lineardate? ✨ In simple terms, a lineardate is just a whole number (an integer) that represents a number of days. That's it! It doesn't store a specific date like '2025-11-02', but rather a quantity of days, like '45 days'. Here are the key facts: It's an integer. It can hold a value from 0 up to 3,652,425. That's enough to cover a span of 10,000 years! It only stores whole days. You can't have half a day or any hours/mi…  ( 7 min )

Hey everyone! 👋 If you're working with Uniface, you'll eventually need to handle images. Whether it's a user's profile picture or a product photo, knowing the right way to store and manage this data is key. Let's dive into one of Uniface's fundamental data types for this job: image. Just a quick note: This blog post was put together with the help of an AI assistant to break down the official Uniface documentation into a more digestible format. 🤖 image Data Type? In simple terms, the image data type in Uniface is a container for binary data. While its name suggests it's only for pictures, it's really about holding any kind of binary information. Think of it as a special box for data that isn't simple text or numbers. You would typically use it to handle images from various sources, such…  ( 7 min )

If you're working with #uniface, you've probably come across the handle data type. At first, it might seem a bit abstract. What is it? Why do we need it? Let's break it down in simple terms. (Disclaimer: This post was created with the assistance of an AI to help explain the official Uniface documentation in simpler terms. All concepts are based on the Uniface 10.4 documentation.) handle? 🧐 Think of a handle as a reference or a pointer to something else in your application. It doesn't hold the object itself, but it holds the unique address of that object, allowing you to interact with it. It’s like having a remote control for your TV; the remote isn't the TV, but it lets you control it. In Uniface, a handle can refer to one of the following: A component instance An entity within a co…  ( 7 min )

(Quick note: This post was created with the help of an AI to explain the official Uniface documentation in a simple way.) Hey everyone! 👋 If you work with Rocket Uniface, you know it's a powerful platform for building enterprise applications. Today, we're going to zoom in on a fundamental building block: the float data type. Understanding it well can save you from some headaches down the road. In simple terms, a float is a data type used to store numbers that have a decimal point. Think of prices, measurements, or scientific calculations. Unlike an integer (which holds whole numbers), a float can handle numbers like 123.45 or -0.00789. You'll declare float variables inside a variables block or as parameters in a params block in your ProcScript code. The syntax is straightforward. Here’s a…  ( 7 min )

Hey everyone! 👋 If you're working with the Uniface platform, you know that handling dates and times is a fundamental task. Today, let's take a closer look at a key data type for this job: datetime. Quick note: This blog post was created with the help of an AI to explain the official Uniface 10.4 documentation in a simple way. datetime? 🤔 In Uniface, datetime is a special data type designed to hold both a date and a time in a single variable. It follows a very specific internal format: ccyymmddhhnnsstt Let's break that down: cc: century yy: year mm: month dd: day hh: hour nn: minute ss: second tt: hundredths of a second You can use this data type when you define variables in your ProcScript code, or even when modeling fields in your application components. datetime Vari…  ( 7 min )

Hey everyone! 👋 If you're working with the low-code platform Uniface, you know that handling data correctly is super important. Today, we're going to look at one of the most basic building blocks: the date data type in Uniface 10.4. Full disclosure: This post was created with the help of an AI to explain the official documentation in simple terms. date Data Type? 🤔 In Uniface, the date data type isn't just any date. It's a special data type that stores a date as a sequence of numbers in a very specific format: ccyymmdd. cc: Century yy: Year mm: Month dd: Day So, for example, Christmas Day 2025 would be stored as the number 20251225. It's a simple, number-based representation without any dashes or slashes. You'll most often use the date type when you define variables or paramete…  ( 7 min )

As a passionate Web Developer specializing in backend development, I've spent countless hours exploring and implementing high-performance, reliable, and scalable APIs. Over the years, one of the most exciting trends I’ve followed is the rising popularity of Rust and Go as foundational languages for backend systems. These languages have transformed the way developers approach server-side logic, offering efficiency, safety, and concurrency capabilities that were previously hard to achieve with traditional languages. In this post, I want to share my experiences and insights into working with backend systems built using Rust and Go, highlighting some of the interesting projects I've come across—like the hypothetical 'fastjson-api' and 'rust-cache-server'—and discussing how these languages are …  ( 8 min )

FlashWorld: Turning a Single Photo into a 3‑D World in Seconds Ever imagined snapping a picture and instantly stepping inside it? FlashWorld makes that magic real. Scientists found that this breakthrough not only speeds up creation but also keeps the visual quality high, making immersive experiences more accessible than ever. Imagine the possibilities when every simple sketch can become a living scene—your imagination is the only limit. Read article comprehensive review in Paperium.net: FlashWorld: High-quality 3D Scene Generation within Seconds 🤖 This analysis and review was primarily generated and structured by an AI . The content is provided for informational and quick-review purposes.  ( 16 min )

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the endless maze of AI tools, courses, frameworks and research papers scattered across the internet, you're not alone. I've spent months curating what might be the most comprehensive AI resource collection on GitHub: Ultimate AI Resources The AI landscape is exploding. Every day brings new LLMs, frameworks, tools, and "must-read" papers. For developers, researchers, and AI enthusiasts, finding quality resources has become harder than learning AI itself. Think of this as your AI Swiss Army knife. Whether you're a complete beginner or building production ML systems, you'll find what you need: Curated courses from Stanford's CS229 to Fast.ai's practical deep learning. No fluff — just the paths that actually work. From PyTorch and TensorFlow to cutting-edge t…  ( 7 min )

If you love using WSL2 for development but also need Android Studio on Windows — this guide is for you. This setup runs Flutter (via FVM) natively inside WSL2, while all Android tools (SDK, Studio, emulators) stay on Windows. After a lot of trial and error, I documented this configuration that works perfectly — Flutter builds, devices connect, and Gradle behaves nicely. We’ll be combining the best of both worlds: WSL2 (Ubuntu) → Flutter, FVM, Java, Gradle Windows → Android Studio, Android SDK, emulators Wrapper scripts → To bridge WSL2 and Windows SDK tools seamlessly ⚙️ Environment Configuration (~/.bashrc) Android SDK (on Windows) Your Android SDK lives here: /mnt/c/Users//AppData/Local/Android/Sdk Set the following environment va…  ( 8 min )

I took on Carlisle GC’s head pro in a £1,000 match play challenge at his own course, backed by Titleist, who are also pitching in to support Carlisle’s junior section. Huge shoutout to Nicky and everyone at the club for making it such a memorable day on this classic British layout. Want the scoop on my kit and threads? Hit up Finch Golf Media’s link for discounts, and check out Titleist and Carlisle GC’s websites for all the details. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

As AI features continue to evolve, Microsoft Recall stands out as one of the more ambitious attempts to turn your PC into a searchable digital memory bank. Announced for Windows 11’s Copilot+ machines, Recall promises to capture what you’ve seen, helping you find files, web pages, and apps you forgot by letting you “search your screen history”. But is it actually worth using in 2025? Let’s break down the pros, cons, and whether it fits your workflow. Search your past activity seen (not just what you saved) using semantic search. That’s a genuine productivity boost for users who often struggle to find lost docs or screenshots. Built into Windows & local by default Security architecture improvements Timeline & context recall What’s Holding It Back Hardware & availabilit…  ( 7 min )

You've spent months, maybe years, building a solid product. The code is clean, the architecture is scalable, and the features are killer. You launch your marketing, and the sign-ups start trickling in. But then you look closer. The inbox is filled with students, hobbyists, and leads from industries you can't even serve. It's a classic problem, but for developers, it's particularly frustrating. We build precise systems, yet the input is total chaos. The solution isn't to just "do more marketing." The solution is to treat your lead generation process like any other system you'd build: define its parameters, measure its performance, and continuously optimize it. Forget vague marketing speak. Let's debug your user acquisition funnel and engineer a system that attracts high-quality B2B leads.…  ( 10 min )

Everything Wrong With Longlegs In 24 Minutes Or Less is a whirlwind CinemaSins take on Nicolas Cage’s bonkers performance in Longlegs, dropped just as Osgood Perkins gears up for Keeper. They also plug their main site, Linktree, YouTube channels (@TVSins, @commercialsins, @cinemasinspodcastnetwork), a community poll, and Patreon support. The video was penned by Jeremy, Chris, Aaron, Jonathan, Deneé, Ian and Daniel—find them on Twitter and Instagram—plus join the conversation on Discord, Reddit and TikTok for more hilariously stingy movie critiques. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Everything Wrong With Sinners In 15 Minutes Or Less CinemaSins drops a Halloween special by playfully ripping into one of this year’s best genre movies. Jeremy, Chris, Aaron, Jonathan, Deneé, Ian and Daniel rack up their signature “sins,” blending witty nitpicks and pop-culture digs while still reminding you why this flick rules. For the full sin tally and more behind-the-scenes banter, head to cinemasins.com or linktr.ee/cinemasins. You can also join the conversation on Discord and Reddit, fill out a quick (and sinful) poll, and support the small team on Patreon. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Predator 2 – Caravan of Garbage Review This take on the 1990 sequel to Predator embraces its gritty L.A. setting and swaps Schwarzenegger and the jungle for Danny Glover, a city in the grip of a heat-and-crime wave, and an even more ruthless alien hunter. It may not have the same jungle thrills or Arnie one-liners, but with Gary Busey on board and plenty of gore, it’s a fun ride if you’re up for something different. Brought to you by The Weekly Planet’s Caravan of Garbage series, the review is packed with their usual banter. For extended audio, bonus podcasts, commentaries, and more, head over to bigsandwich.co or hit up their socials and Patreon. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

✨ From PR Panic to Code Confidence My first serious job was on a big e-commerce project. And then came my first pull request. It felt like stepping into a storm I wasn’t prepared for. They commented on everything. everything — naming, logic, imports, formatting, architecture, readability. if statements. Even spaces. We didn’t have automatic linting. But we had strict conventions — rules for everything: how to name services, write functions, organize files, and think through logic. At the time, it felt brutal. Looking back? Every PR felt like a test. Sometimes like a failure. It was hard not to take it personally. My experienced teammates would leave dozens of comments. No line was safe. But over time, I realized — they weren’t trying to break me. They were trying to build me. It wasn’t a…  ( 7 min )

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence has created unprecedented ethical challenges that demand immediate attention. As AI systems become more sophisticated and widespread, several critical flashpoints have emerged that threaten to reshape society in fundamental ways. From autonomous weapons systems being tested in active conflicts to AI-generated content flooding information ecosystems, these challenges represent more than technical problems—they are defining tests of how humanity will govern its most powerful technologies. Six Critical Flashpoints Threatening Society Military Misuse: Autonomous weapons systems in active deployment Employment Displacement: AI as workforce replacement, not augmentation Deepfakes: Synthetic media undermining visual truth Information Integrity:…  ( 29 min )

Every coder has that one day when nothing works and the console turns bright red. That was me too. I remember sitting in front of my laptop, watching endless error messages appear, wondering if maybe coding just wasn’t for me. But slowly, one bug at a time, I began to understand that those “failures” were actually little teachers hiding behind red text. Each error shaped how I think, how I stay calm, and how I solve problems. Today, I want to share the first five coding errors that helped me grow into a more confident developer and taught me valuable lessons about patience, logic, and persistence. My first coding error was the simplest one, and yet it felt like a disaster. I had written my first JavaScript function and proudly hit “Run,” only to be greeted with: Uncaught SyntaxError: Une…  ( 9 min )

Objective I was evaluating whether PHP or Node.js would be the better choice for developing REST APIs. In recent times, there’s been a noticeable industry shift toward Node.js for developing REST APIs, while PHP is rarely mentioned — although many CMS platforms and web applications still rely on PHP. Before choosing the right server-side scripting technology, I wanted to check how efficiently each one handles HTTP requests. So, I decided to measure their real-world performance under load. The goal was to find how Traditional PHP (with Apache), Modern Laravel Octane, and Node.js (with NestJS) behave under concurrent traffic. But before diving into the results, let’s first understand how each of them processes requests. Traditional PHP runs in a request-per-process model. mod_php module. entire runtime and application state are re-initialized for every request Laravel Octane introduces a persistent application server that keeps the Laravel app in memory between requests. It uses *RoadRunner *(or Swoole) as the server, drastically reducing startup cost per request. Node.js uses an event-driven, non-blocking I/O model. event loop to handle thousands of concurrent connections efficiently without creating a new process per request. API Endpoint: Get User Data(10 records) Concurrent Users: 50 (VUs) Duration: 10 seconds Load Test Tool: k6 (Grafana) Framework / Stack Requests Count Mean Duration (ms) P95 (ms) P99 (ms) Mean RPS Max RPS PHP + Apache 107 6096.39 15197.79 15548.40 6.68 8.0 Laravel Octane (RoadRunner) 2311 217.91 288.76 729.08 231.1 247.67 NestJS (Node.js) 5237 95.67 130.04 402.85 585.33 247.67 In short — if performance and scalability are your goals, Node.js (NestJS) leads the pack  ( 7 min )

Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) offers a powerful, managed environment for running containerized applications at scale. In this guide, we'll walk through the essential commands to provision a GKE cluster, deploy a simple web application, expose it to the internet, and clean up; all in less than an hour! We'll be using Cloud Shell for all our commands, as it comes pre-installed with the necessary tools: gcloud for managing Google Cloud resources and kubectl for interacting with the Kubernetes cluster. To make subsequent commands shorter, we'll configure a default region and zone. # Set the default compute region gcloud config set compute/region us-east4 # Set the default compute zone (this will be where the cluster nodes live) gcloud config set compute/zone us-east4-a A GKE cluster is mad…  ( 8 min )